When & Where
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Wrightsville Beach Park
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Distances
5K – TIMED
1 Mile – UNTIMED
Start Times
8:30 AM – 5K Start
8:45 AM – 1 Mile Start
2018 Turkey Trot Photos
2018 Turkey Trot Results
Who doesn’t want to burn some calories in support of building homes before eating your Turkey dinner?! Join the in the festivities this Thanksgiving at the Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot. Come dress in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 5K or 1 Mile around a beautiful beach town.
About the Cause
The Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot raises money for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Cape Fear Habitat assists families in the Cape Fear region towards the purchase of a Habitat home. Habitat’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. They build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
5K Awards
• Top 3 Overall, Male & Female
• Top 3 Overall Masters (40+), Male & Female
• Top 3 Overall Grand Masters (50+), Male & Female
• Top 3 in Age Groups, Male & Female:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
Other Awards
• All children will receive a participant ribbon!
• Best Individual Costume
• Best Team Costume / Spirit
• Biggest Team
• Fastest Team
Race Swag
Race Shirts will be guaranteed to participants who register by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 28th, 2019. The shirts are available in Youth S-M and Adult Unisex XS-XXL cut sizes, and are from Without Limits.
Be sure to claim your shirt today by registering!
Run the Loop at Wrightsville Beach!
This race course is also stroller & wheelchair friendly!
However, dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
Schedule & Parking Info
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Wrightsville Beach Town Hall
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
2 PM – 6 PM – Packet Pickup
If you cannot make it, packets can also be picked up at the Race when Registration Opens. Please allow enough extra time before the race starts to pickup your packet.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Wrightsville Beach Park
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
7:00 AM – Registration Opens
8:15 AM – Registration Closes
8:15 AM – Pre-Race Show
8:30 AM – 5K Start
8:45 AM – 1 Mile Start
9:30 AM – Awards
Race Day Parking
Parking will be available on a first come, first serve basis: Wrightsville Beach Museum, Wrightsville Beach Park designated grass lots, Wrightsville Beach Baptist, Wrightsville United Methodist, US Post Office & Redix. Please only park at the Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex & Park if you are planning on staying the ENTIRE time – you will have to wait for the race to end to exit!
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Questions About the Event?
REGISTRATION & PRICING
5K Race (Individual)
Through August 31 — $35
September 1 through November 26 — $40
November 27 & November 28 — $45
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Individual)
Through August 31 — $20
September 1 through November 26 — $25
November 27 & November 28 — $30
Kids 5 & Under (5K or 1 Mile – NO TIMING)
NO SHIRT: Through November 28 — FREE
WITH SHIRT: Until Shirts Sell Out — $11
Family of 4 (5K or 1 Mile)
Through August 31 — $120
September 1 through November 26 — $140
November 27 & November 28 — $160
Family of 5 (5K or 1 Mile)
Through August 31 — $150
September 1 through November 26 — $175
November 27 & November 28 — $200
Family of 6 (5K or 1 Mile)
Through August 31 — $180
September 1 through November 26 — $210
November 27 & November 28 — $240
FAQ & GUIDELINES
Waiver: The Registration Agreement & Liability Waiver is linked to the Online Registration. This must be selected and approved during registration.
Packet Pick-Up: Family or Friends may pick-up your Race Packet at Packet Pick-Up.
On-Site Registration: Registration is available starting one hour prior to race start. It closes 20 minutes prior to start.
Timing: Jaguar Bib Chip Timing will be used to time this race
Weather: This race is rain or shine. It will be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled if a severe weather warning is in effect.
Refunds: There are no refunds, registration will be accepted as a donation.
Entries are not transferable to other races Timed by Go Time as each race is organized by a different group.
We must stick to this policy as race items have been purchased based on current registrations and it is not fair to choose who receives a refund and who does not.