McNeil Park, Pine Knoll Shores NC
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
Join us for the 18th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM. The Turkey Trot & Dog Walk is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome.
❤️ Support a Cause
The Turkey Trot is also supporting the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! We would greatly appreciate it!
📝 Registration
- Online Registration: Register online through 1 PM on November 26.
- In-person Registration: Wednesday, November 26, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning, November 27, beginning at 7:30 AM.
- Cut-off: No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM.
- Event Choices: You can register for the 5K or 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk.
🏅 Race Details
- 5K Run/Walk: The route passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course (no strollers allowed).
- 1.5-mile Stroll and Dog Walk: This will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. (No entry with pets or strollers on the Golf Course).
- Course Maps: See the links on the event website for maps of both the 5K and Dog Stroll. The courses are different.
- Start Times: The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM, followed immediately by the Dog Walk at 8:35 AM.
👕 T-Shirt and Prizes
When you register for either event you may order and pay for a PKS Turkey Trot T-shirt, and you will also be eligible for prizes. Participants can pick up any ordered shirts either Wednesday, November 26, 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park pavilion. If you are not entering the event and would still like to purchase a T-Shirt, you may order directly from the STORE on this website.
📅 Additional Event Information
For all event information, see the EVENT INFO page for specific details about the 5K run/walk and Dog Walk.
- Finish Line Treats: At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and donuts for everyone.
- Prize Drawing: Random drawing for prizes for tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of the AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe.
🌧️ Event Management
The Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee and will occur rain or shine!
*Please note that attendance is limited to 400 registrations due to safety concerns along the route and the ability of our Public Safety team to safely manage the overwhelming response to our event.
For more details, visit the official race page: Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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