North Carolina · 5K · 10K
High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K is a 5K and 10K event held in Boone, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Boone, NC
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Boone, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- hcturkeytrot.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:50 AM EST
About the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
The LARGEST 5k & 10k in North Carolina's High Country returns to the Boone Greenway for the 16th year! Taking place on Thanksgiving morning, The High Country Turkey Trot is open to competitive runners, casual joggers, and walkers. Far from just a race, the event is fun for the entire family and includes a live DJ, photo-staging area, costumes, awesome giveaways, and a picnic shed full of food and hot drinks. You definitely don't want to miss this!
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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K: common questions
- When is the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K held?
- In Boone, North Carolina.
- What distances does the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K offer?
- 5K and 10K.
- How do I register for the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K start?
- 8:50 AM EST.
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