Turkey Strut 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Price $18.93 - $39.03
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the Turkey Strut 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in Forsyth! Celebrating its 18th year, this exciting event offers both in-person and virtual participation options, making it accessible for everyone. Whether you’re running or walking the chip-timed 5K or joining the fun in the 1-mile un-timed run, there’s something for all fitness levels to enjoy. The course is USATF Certified and winds through scenic areas near BB&T Field/Stadium and the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
As you join this vibrant community event, don’t forget to support a great cause! Participants are encouraged to bring at least three canned food items to donate to the We Care House, helping to meet the physical needs of those in the community. With plenty of parking and family-friendly amenities, including strollers and leashed dogs welcome, the Turkey Strut 5K promises a fantastic start to your Thanksgiving morning. Plus, unique awards like turkeys for the top finishers and finisher medals for all participants make this event truly special. So lace up your running shoes, gather your loved ones, and make this
As you join this vibrant community event, don’t forget to support a great cause! Participants are encouraged to bring at least three canned food items to donate to the We Care House, helping to meet the physical needs of those in the community. With plenty of parking and family-friendly amenities, including strollers and leashed dogs welcome, the Turkey Strut 5K promises a fantastic start to your Thanksgiving morning. Plus, unique awards like turkeys for the top finishers and finisher medals for all participants make this event truly special. So lace up your running shoes, gather your loved ones, and make this
Organiser's Description
We are now entering our 18th year of the Turkey Strut 5K! There is both an in-person and a virtual option, so you participate in whichever way works for you. Virtual participants will have Thanksgiving Day through the following Sunday to complete their 5K or 1 mile and submit their results (results submission is optional). You can either pick up your shirt and medal at packet pick up on Wednesday or you can add-on shipping during registration and we'll mail it to you.
Both events, the 5K and the 1 mile, are open to runners and walkers alike. The 5K is a chip-timed event; the 1 mile is not timed but there is a clock running at the finish line for you to check your time as you cross.
This event benefits the We Care House of Winston-Salem. The mission of the We Care House is to meet the physical needs of the people in order to position them so their spiritual needs can be met without distraction. The We Care House is an outreach of St. Peters that provides food to the local community. Participants are asked to bring at least 3 canned food items to donate to the We Care House food bank. The need is currently overwhelming and the food drive has a huge impact. All items are needed but breakfast items tend to run out the quickest (grits, pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal). In addition to canned goods, other items that are helpful are dry pinto beans, rice, potato flakes, spaghetti, etc.
The event takes place at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds which has PLENTY of parking and room for everyone.
The course is a USATF Certified 5K course and a 1 mile fun run/walk. Finally, you dont have to sit around the house all day waiting for the turkey to finish baking. Place that turkey in the oven and come join the fun at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds!
The race will begin at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds off Deacon Blvd just across the street from BB&T Field/Stadium. With the incredible year to year growth of this event we have designed this course to accommodate the participants and families. The course runs near BB&T Field/Stadium, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and the Deacon Baseball field stadium. Given that the course is USATF Certified, final run times will go toward state and national records.
Bring your family and out-of-town guests for a great start to the Thanksgiving morning. Strollers and dogs (leashed and well-behaved around crowds/other dogs) are welcome to join the fun!
No scooters, bikes, or wheeled recreational vehicles are allowed on course.
The awards are very unique for this event. Turkeys will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male & Female and Top 3 Overall Masters Male & Female.
All participants in the 5K will receive Long Sleeve T-shirts, one-mile fun run participants have the option to purchase a shirt during registration. Finisher Medals for every participant (both the 5K and one-mile fun run)!
Both events, the 5K and the 1 mile, are open to runners and walkers alike. The 5K is a chip-timed event; the 1 mile is not timed but there is a clock running at the finish line for you to check your time as you cross.
This event benefits the We Care House of Winston-Salem. The mission of the We Care House is to meet the physical needs of the people in order to position them so their spiritual needs can be met without distraction. The We Care House is an outreach of St. Peters that provides food to the local community. Participants are asked to bring at least 3 canned food items to donate to the We Care House food bank. The need is currently overwhelming and the food drive has a huge impact. All items are needed but breakfast items tend to run out the quickest (grits, pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal). In addition to canned goods, other items that are helpful are dry pinto beans, rice, potato flakes, spaghetti, etc.
The event takes place at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds which has PLENTY of parking and room for everyone.
The course is a USATF Certified 5K course and a 1 mile fun run/walk. Finally, you dont have to sit around the house all day waiting for the turkey to finish baking. Place that turkey in the oven and come join the fun at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds!
The race will begin at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds off Deacon Blvd just across the street from BB&T Field/Stadium. With the incredible year to year growth of this event we have designed this course to accommodate the participants and families. The course runs near BB&T Field/Stadium, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and the Deacon Baseball field stadium. Given that the course is USATF Certified, final run times will go toward state and national records.
Bring your family and out-of-town guests for a great start to the Thanksgiving morning. Strollers and dogs (leashed and well-behaved around crowds/other dogs) are welcome to join the fun!
No scooters, bikes, or wheeled recreational vehicles are allowed on course.
The awards are very unique for this event. Turkeys will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male & Female and Top 3 Overall Masters Male & Female.
All participants in the 5K will receive Long Sleeve T-shirts, one-mile fun run participants have the option to purchase a shirt during registration. Finisher Medals for every participant (both the 5K and one-mile fun run)!
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.03 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$39.03
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1 Mile
Incl. $2.93 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$18.93
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.74 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.74
Registration for this event comes with a long-sleeve shirt and finisher's medal. You will be able to pick up your items or you can choose the shipping option add-on during registration. You'll also be able to download your race bib (run number) and a finisher's certificate after finishing. -
Virtual 1 Mile
Incl. $3.74 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.74
Registration for this event comes with a long-sleeve shirt and finisher's medal. You will be able to pick up your items or you can choose the shipping option add-on during registration. You'll also be able to download your race bib (run number) and a finisher's certificate after finishing.
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Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 2825 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, 27105, NC, United States
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