North Carolina · 400m · 1 Mile · 5K
Obx 2026 Turkey Trot
Obx 2026 Turkey Trot is a 400m, 1 Mile and 5K event held in Southern Shores, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 1,240 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Southern Shores, NC
- Field size
- ~1,240 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Southern Shores, North Carolina
- Distances
- 400m, 1 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,240 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- obxgofar.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
About the Obx 2026 Turkey Trot
17th Annual OBX Turkey Trot Foot Races Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26, 2026 Southern Shores, North Carolina Races begin at 8:30 a.m. Start your Thanksgiving morning with family, friends, fitness, and plenty of community spirit at the 17th Annual OBX Turkey Trot in the beautiful Town of Southern Shores! Whether you're chasing a personal best, making memories with family, or introducing your little ones to the joy of running, there's a race for everyone this Thanksgiving. Choose Your Tr…
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Obx 2026 Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Obx 2026 Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Obx 2026 Turkey Trot held?
- In Southern Shores, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Obx 2026 Turkey Trot offer?
- 400m, 1 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the Obx 2026 Turkey Trot?
- About 1,240 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 Obx 2026 Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Obx 2026 Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Obx 2026 Turkey Trot start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
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