Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the 17th Annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, in beautiful Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret! Kick off your holiday celebrations with a fun and invigorating 5K Run/Walk and a 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk, starting at 8:30 AM. This community event welcomes all ages and abilities, making it the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family while supporting a great cause—the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project.
Whether you choose to dash through the scenic streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course for the 5K (no strollers allowed) or enjoy a leisurely stroll with your furry friend, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to grab a limited edition Turkey Trot t-shirt and participate in exciting prize drawings, including tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium! With refreshments like water, bananas, and donuts waiting at the finish line, this is an event you won't want to miss. Register early, as attendance is limited to 400 participants. Rain or shine, come join the fun and make this Thanksgiving morning memorable!
Whether you choose to dash through the scenic streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course for the 5K (no strollers allowed) or enjoy a leisurely stroll with your furry friend, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to grab a limited edition Turkey Trot t-shirt and participate in exciting prize drawings, including tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium! With refreshments like water, bananas, and donuts waiting at the finish line, this is an event you won't want to miss. Register early, as attendance is limited to 400 participants. Rain or shine, come join the fun and make this Thanksgiving morning memorable!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL PINE KNOLL SHORES TURKEY TROT ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, NOVEMBER 28, 2024 AT 8:30 AM. THE TURKEY TROT & DOG WALK IS A FREE RUN/WALK EVENT, AND ALL ARE WELCOME.
THE TURKEY TROT IS ALSO SUPPORTING THE HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS ANGEL TREE PROJECT. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION! WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
REGISTRATION*
Register online through 1 PM on November 27 or you can register in person Wednesday, November 27, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeill Park [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] or Thanksgiving morning, November 28, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the start location - McNeill Park- NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 8:00 AM.
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 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 STROLL & DOG WALK AT 8:35 AM.
NEW LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRTS
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 27, 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeill Park [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] or Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park. If you are not entering the event and would still like to purchase a T-Shirt, you may order directly from the STORE on this website. See the left-hand menu for the T-SHIRT STORE and order directly from there. If you ordered a short-sleeve t-shirt prior to September 24, we will be happy to exchange for no additional charge.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
FOR ALL EVENT INFORMATION, SEE THE EVENT INFO [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NC/PineKnollShores/PKSTurkeyTrot] PAGE AT LEFT FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THE 5K AND DOG STROLL.
AT THE FINISH, RACE AWARDS & GIFT CERTIFICATES
* AT THE FINISH LINE THERE WILL BE WATER, BANANAS, AND DONUTS FOR EVERYONE.
* RANDOM DRAWING FOR PRIZES FOR TICKETS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM AT PINE KNOLL SHORES AND OTHER PRIZES
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 DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS ALONG THE ROUTE AND THE ABILITY OF OUR PUBLIC SAFETY TEAM TO SAFELY MANAGE THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO OUR EVENT.
THE TURKEY TROT IS ALSO SUPPORTING THE HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS ANGEL TREE PROJECT. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION! WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
REGISTRATION*
Register online through 1 PM on November 27 or you can register in person Wednesday, November 27, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeill Park [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] or Thanksgiving morning, November 28, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the start location - McNeill Park- NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 8:00 AM.
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 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 STROLL & DOG WALK AT 8:35 AM.
NEW LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRTS
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 27, 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeill Park [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQUGPLioVGPJBGVq7] or Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park. If you are not entering the event and would still like to purchase a T-Shirt, you may order directly from the STORE on this website. See the left-hand menu for the T-SHIRT STORE and order directly from there. If you ordered a short-sleeve t-shirt prior to September 24, we will be happy to exchange for no additional charge.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION
FOR ALL EVENT INFORMATION, SEE THE EVENT INFO [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NC/PineKnollShores/PKSTurkeyTrot] PAGE AT LEFT FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THE 5K AND DOG STROLL.
AT THE FINISH, RACE AWARDS & GIFT CERTIFICATES
* AT THE FINISH LINE THERE WILL BE WATER, BANANAS, AND DONUTS FOR EVERYONE.
* RANDOM DRAWING FOR PRIZES FOR TICKETS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM AT PINE KNOLL SHORES AND OTHER PRIZES
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 DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS ALONG THE ROUTE AND THE ABILITY OF OUR PUBLIC SAFETY TEAM TO SAFELY MANAGE THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO OUR EVENT.
Races
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Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
Free
Join us for the 16th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 23rd. 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, 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. This year we are offering online registration for this free event. Same day registration will also be available beginning 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 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 28th November 2024 (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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