Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled community event at the 18th Annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot, taking place on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM in beautiful Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret, and features a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) and a 1.5-Mile Stroll & Dog Walk. The 5K route will take participants through the scenic streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the picturesque Crystal Coast Country Club Golf Course, while the stroll and dog walk will meander through the lovely neighborhood streets.
Join in the festive spirit as you trot for a good cause! The Turkey Trot supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project, encouraging participants to consider making a tax-deductible donation. With online registration available until midnight on November 26 and in-person registration on the day of the event, there's plenty of opportunity to participate. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a Turkey Trot T-shirt and be eligible for fun prizes, including tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium. Mark your calendars for this rain-or-shine event, and come celebrate Thanksgiving with friends, family, and furry companions while
Join in the festive spirit as you trot for a good cause! The Turkey Trot supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project, encouraging participants to consider making a tax-deductible donation. With online registration available until midnight on November 26 and in-person registration on the day of the event, there's plenty of opportunity to participate. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a Turkey Trot T-shirt and be eligible for fun prizes, including tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium. Mark your calendars for this rain-or-shine event, and come celebrate Thanksgiving with friends, family, and furry companions while
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL PINE KNOLL SHORES TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 AT 8:30 AM. THE TURKEY TROT & DOG WALK IS A FREE RUN/WALK EVENT, AND ALL ARE WELCOME.
THE TURKEY TROT IS ALSO CHARITABLE EVENT THAT SUPPORTS THE HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS ANGEL TREE PROJECT. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION! WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
REGISTRATION*
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 26 OR YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, FROM 3:00-4:00 PM AT MCNEIL PARK [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] OR THANKSGIVING MORNING, NOVEMBER 27, BEGINNING AT 7:30 A.M. AT MCNEILL PARK THAT SERVES AS THE STARTING LOCATION FOR THE EVENT. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 8:00 AM ON RACE DAY.
YOU CAN REGISTER FOR EITHER:
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THE 5K (3.1 MILE) RUN OR WALK PASSES THROUGH THE STREETS OF PINE KNOLL SHORES AND THE CRYSTAL COAST COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE (NO STROLLERS OR DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED),
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THE 1.5-MILE STROLL AND DOG WALK WILL TRAVERSE THE STREETS OF PINE KNOLL SHORES. (NO ENTRY WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GOLF COURSE WITH PETS OR STROLLERS).
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SEE THE LINKS ON THE EVENT WEBSITE FOR MAPS OF BOTH THE 5K AND DOG STROLL. THE COURSES ARE DIFFERENT.
THE 5K RUN/WALK BEGINS AT 8:30 AM FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE DOG WALK AT 8:35 AM.
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR EITHER EVENT YOU MAY ORDER AND PAY FOR A PKS TURKEY TROT T-SHIRT, AND YOU WILL ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES. PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP ANY ORDERED SHIRTS EITHER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 3:00-4:00 PM AT MCNEIL PARK [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] OR THANKSGIVING MORNING AT MCNEIL PARK PAVILION. IF YOU ARE NOT ENTERING THE EVENT AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO PURCHASE A T-SHIRT, YOU MAY ORDER DIRECTLY FROM THE STORE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/NC/PineKnollShores/PKSTurkeyTrot] ON THIS WEBSITE.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
FOR ALL EVENT INFORMATION, SEE THE EVENT INFO [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NC/PineKnollShores/PKSTurkeyTrot] PAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THE 5K RUN/WALK OR 1.5 MILE STROLL & DOG WALK.
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AT THE FINISH LINE THERE WILL BE WATER, BANANAS, AND TREATS FOR EVERYONE.
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RANDOM DRAWING FOR PRIZES FOR TICKETS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM AT PINE KNOLL SHORES [https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores] AND OTHER PRIZES COURTESY OF THE AB ICE CREAM & CANDY SHOPPE [https://www.abicecream.com/].
THE TURKEY TROT IS SPONSORED BY THE TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AND WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE!
*PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 400 REGISTRATIONS TO MAKE SURE OUR PUBLIC SAFETY TEAM CAN MANAGE THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO OUR EVENT.
THE TURKEY TROT IS ALSO CHARITABLE EVENT THAT SUPPORTS THE HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS ANGEL TREE PROJECT. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION! WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
REGISTRATION*
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 26 OR YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, FROM 3:00-4:00 PM AT MCNEIL PARK [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] OR THANKSGIVING MORNING, NOVEMBER 27, BEGINNING AT 7:30 A.M. AT MCNEILL PARK THAT SERVES AS THE STARTING LOCATION FOR THE EVENT. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 8:00 AM ON RACE DAY.
YOU CAN REGISTER FOR EITHER:
*
THE 5K (3.1 MILE) RUN OR WALK PASSES THROUGH THE STREETS OF PINE KNOLL SHORES AND THE CRYSTAL COAST COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE (NO STROLLERS OR DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED),
*
THE 1.5-MILE STROLL AND DOG WALK WILL TRAVERSE THE STREETS OF PINE KNOLL SHORES. (NO ENTRY WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GOLF COURSE WITH PETS OR STROLLERS).
*
SEE THE LINKS ON THE EVENT WEBSITE FOR MAPS OF BOTH THE 5K AND DOG STROLL. THE COURSES ARE DIFFERENT.
THE 5K RUN/WALK BEGINS AT 8:30 AM FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE DOG WALK AT 8:35 AM.
WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR EITHER EVENT YOU MAY ORDER AND PAY FOR A PKS TURKEY TROT T-SHIRT, AND YOU WILL ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES. PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP ANY ORDERED SHIRTS EITHER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 3:00-4:00 PM AT MCNEIL PARK [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] OR THANKSGIVING MORNING AT MCNEIL PARK PAVILION. IF YOU ARE NOT ENTERING THE EVENT AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO PURCHASE A T-SHIRT, YOU MAY ORDER DIRECTLY FROM THE STORE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/NC/PineKnollShores/PKSTurkeyTrot] ON THIS WEBSITE.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
FOR ALL EVENT INFORMATION, SEE THE EVENT INFO [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NC/PineKnollShores/PKSTurkeyTrot] PAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THE 5K RUN/WALK OR 1.5 MILE STROLL & DOG WALK.
*
AT THE FINISH LINE THERE WILL BE WATER, BANANAS, AND TREATS FOR EVERYONE.
*
RANDOM DRAWING FOR PRIZES FOR TICKETS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM AT PINE KNOLL SHORES [https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores] AND OTHER PRIZES COURTESY OF THE AB ICE CREAM & CANDY SHOPPE [https://www.abicecream.com/].
THE TURKEY TROT IS SPONSORED BY THE TOWN OF PINE KNOLL SHORES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE AND WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE!
*PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO 400 REGISTRATIONS TO MAKE SURE OUR PUBLIC SAFETY TEAM CAN MANAGE THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO OUR EVENT.
Races
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Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
Free
Join us for the 18th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th. The Turkey Trot is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome. The 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk begins at 8:30 AM but participants are asked to arrive earlier mitigate some of the car traffic. The run / walk course follows the residential streets of Pine Knoll Shores and also passes through the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course. You are welcome to walk the event but baby strollers will not be permitted on the golf course. However, if you wish to walk the entire 5K with a stroller, we ask that you consider doing two loops of the dog walk course. Dogs are not allowed on the Golf Course. At the finish, water, bananas and treats will be available for participants. Online registration is available for this free event. Same day registration will also be available beginning on Wednesday November 26, from 3-4PM at McNeill Park or at 7:30 AM at the start location but no new registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM The Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee and will occur rain or shine. All ages are welcome, and we ask that you make a donation to the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree when you register online...and look for our volunteers who will be taking donations on site as well...Thank you. -
Pine Knoll Shores 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:35AM EST)
Free
A 1.5-mile dog walk is an easy walk around the "tree streets" of Pine Knoll Shores. The event will start 5-minutes after the start of the 5K run. However, the course does not go through the country club as dogs are not permitted.
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