The 16th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Durham, North Carolina
- Price Free - $37.63
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to gobble 'til you wobble at the 16th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 15, 2025! This exciting community event will take place at the Upper School campus in Durham, featuring a competitive 5K and a delightful Fun Run for our littlest trotters in grades 4 and under. The 5K is not only open to runners and walkers of all ages, but it is also USA Track & Field-certified, ensuring accurate chip timing for immediate results.
The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with bounce houses, food trucks, and games for everyone to enjoy. The 5K race begins at 10 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 11 a.m., where kids can dash around the track in a fun-filled race to catch the turkey! After the races, stick around until noon for more food truck treats and family activities. Don’t miss your chance to register before midnight on November 12th, as there will be no same-day registration. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit, and see who will catch the turkey this year!
The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with bounce houses, food trucks, and games for everyone to enjoy. The 5K race begins at 10 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 11 a.m., where kids can dash around the track in a fun-filled race to catch the turkey! After the races, stick around until noon for more food truck treats and family activities. Don’t miss your chance to register before midnight on November 12th, as there will be no same-day registration. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit, and see who will catch the turkey this year!
Organiser's Description
Registration and Event Details:
Gobble 'Til You Wobble! The turkeys are back for Durham Academy's 16th Annual Turkey Trot! Join us at the Upper School campus for a 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. This in-person event includes a competitive 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and a Fun Run event for all our trotters in grades 4 and under. Our 5K is USA Track & Field-certified with chip timing for immediate results. Friends, family and members of the Durham Academy community are encouraged to join us for a morning of exercise, food truck treats, and field activities!
* REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON NOV. 12TH. PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
* Prizes will be awarded for division top runners.
* Please leave your four-legged friends at home.
WANT A TURKEY TROT T-SHIRT? Registrants prior to WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29TH will receive a t-shirt which is included as part of the race fee for 5k participants. Fun Run participants CAN PURCHASE a t-shirt for a fee as long registration is done BEFORE THE 29TH.
Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run Timeline: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
* 9 a.m.: Meet at the Upper School athletic fields for bounce houses, food trucks, a photo booth, and games
* 10 a.m.: 5K race start time, meet in front of the Lower School
* 11 a.m.: Fun Run kicks off - kids grades PK-4th are divided into grade-level heats on the Upper School track for the chance to catch the turkey before it makes it around the Upper School track
* Until 12 p.m. closing: Enjoy food trucks and field activities for the whole family; dont forget to bring cash or credit card for special treats
Please consider volunteering at the event--volunteer shifts are available before and after the 5K and help make this event fun for all! Sign up here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DABAF2CA3FDC52-58965692-daturkey#/].
We hope to see you there, and we can't wait to see who catches those turkeys!
Banner photo credit: Kent Lee
Gobble 'Til You Wobble! The turkeys are back for Durham Academy's 16th Annual Turkey Trot! Join us at the Upper School campus for a 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. This in-person event includes a competitive 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and a Fun Run event for all our trotters in grades 4 and under. Our 5K is USA Track & Field-certified with chip timing for immediate results. Friends, family and members of the Durham Academy community are encouraged to join us for a morning of exercise, food truck treats, and field activities!
* REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON NOV. 12TH. PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
* Prizes will be awarded for division top runners.
* Please leave your four-legged friends at home.
WANT A TURKEY TROT T-SHIRT? Registrants prior to WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29TH will receive a t-shirt which is included as part of the race fee for 5k participants. Fun Run participants CAN PURCHASE a t-shirt for a fee as long registration is done BEFORE THE 29TH.
Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run Timeline: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
* 9 a.m.: Meet at the Upper School athletic fields for bounce houses, food trucks, a photo booth, and games
* 10 a.m.: 5K race start time, meet in front of the Lower School
* 11 a.m.: Fun Run kicks off - kids grades PK-4th are divided into grade-level heats on the Upper School track for the chance to catch the turkey before it makes it around the Upper School track
* Until 12 p.m. closing: Enjoy food trucks and field activities for the whole family; dont forget to bring cash or credit card for special treats
Please consider volunteering at the event--volunteer shifts are available before and after the 5K and help make this event fun for all! Sign up here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DABAF2CA3FDC52-58965692-daturkey#/].
We hope to see you there, and we can't wait to see who catches those turkeys!
Banner photo credit: Kent Lee
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$37.63
OPENS 08 OCTCome to DA's Upper School campus and run in a timed 5K race!! This event is for ALL ages and abilities! -
Turkey Trot Fun Run (For Grades PK to 4th Grade)
Incl. 2025 Turkey Trot T-Shirt (Youth)
Sat 15th November 2025 (11:00AM EST)
Free
OPENS 08 OCTChase the Turkey one lap around the track! Participants will be divided by grade and do their best to see if they can catch the turkey! This event is for kids in 4th grade and younger.
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