Turkey Strut 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Price $17.87 - $30.57
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 18th Annual Turkey Strut 5K in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This beloved Thanksgiving tradition offers both in-person and virtual options, allowing participants to choose how they want to celebrate. Whether you’re racing the USATF Certified 5K course or enjoying a leisurely one-mile fun run/walk, there's something for everyone. The scenic route takes you past iconic local landmarks like BB&T Field/Stadium and the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
In addition to the fun and fitness, the Turkey Strut supports a great cause! Participants are encouraged to bring at least three canned food items for the We Care House food bank, helping to meet the community's needs. Plus, every runner will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and a finisher medal, with unique turkey awards for the top male and female finishers. So, lace up your running shoes, gather your family and friends, and make this Thanksgiving morning truly memorable at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds!
In addition to the fun and fitness, the Turkey Strut supports a great cause! Participants are encouraged to bring at least three canned food items for the We Care House food bank, helping to meet the community's needs. Plus, every runner will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and a finisher medal, with unique turkey awards for the top male and female finishers. So, lace up your running shoes, gather your family and friends, and make this Thanksgiving morning truly memorable at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds!
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. 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.
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 community. Participants are asked to bring at least 3 canned food items to donate to the We Care House food bank.
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 are welcome to join the fun!
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)!
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 community. Participants are asked to bring at least 3 canned food items to donate to the We Care House food bank.
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 are welcome to join the fun!
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. $3.57 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$30.57
OPENS SEP 25 -
1 Mile
Incl. $2.87 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$17.87
OPENS SEP 25 -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.16
OPENS SEP 25Registration 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. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.16
OPENS SEP 25Registration 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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