North Carolina · 5K
Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot
Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot is a 5K event held in Ocracoke, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 1,244 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Ocracoke, NC
- Field size
- ~1,244 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Ocracoke, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,244 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
About the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot
Join us for the 12th Annual 5K Turkey Trot! This is still a fun, relaxed race, but will now be timed! All participants will receive a shirt and a medal! The race starts at 8:00am on Thanksgiving Day at 1718 Brewery. Start your morning off by taking a run, walk or stroll through Ocracoke Village, celebrate your finish with friends and then head off to enjoy your Thanksgiving feasts. Wobble first, gobble later! Fun for all! If you cannot join us in person but still want to join in on the fun, y…
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Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot held?
- In Ocracoke, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot?
- About 1,244 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 Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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