North Carolina · 5K
Leesville Community Turkey Trot
Leesville Community Turkey Trot is a 5K event held in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 1,860 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Field size
- ~1,860 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,860 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- murphyscholars.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Leesville Community Turkey Trot
The Murphy Scholarship is Leesville Road High School's first endowed scholarship. Founded in 2011 in memory of Leesville's first principal, Richard J. Murphy, it seeks to inspire incoming students by recognizing the best of our graduating senior class. The major fundraiser for the scholarship is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot, presented by Murray Moyer. Our USATF-certified 5K race takes place on local neighborhood roads and serves as both a great volunteer opportunity and an informal reuni…
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Leesville Community Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot held?
- In Raleigh, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Leesville Community Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
- About 1,860 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. $20 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Leesville Community Turkey Trot start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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