300 Taylor Notion Rd., Cape Carteret NC
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
🏃♂️ Cape Carteret Turkey Trot
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a fun-filled family event! Walk, run, or strut in a 5k or 1 mile course through the scenic Star Hill area.
- Event Date: 2024-11-28
- Location: 300 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC
- Website: Cape Carteret Turkey Trot
- Note: This is NOT a timed event.
👕 Shirt and Registration
The first 200 registered participants are guaranteed a black short-sleeved cotton tee-shirt featuring our race logo and local sponsors. If sizes run out, you will receive a turkey trot medal!
- Shirt Limit: Maximum of two shirts per flock.
- Special Design: This year's shirt signifies outreach from Eastern NC to Western NC in Hurricane Helene's aftermath.
- Registration: Online registration preferred.
- Late Registration: Expect considerable price increases if registering after race day.
🥇 Awards
Exciting prizes for our participants!
- 1st Male: Pumpkin pie for the first male to cross the 5k finish line!
- 1st Female: Pumpkin pie for the first female to cross the 5k finish line!
- Best Dressed Flock: Win a pumpkin pie!
- Best Dressed Turkey: Yes, you guessed it – a pumpkin pie!
🚧 Parking Instructions
Parking arrangements have changed due to the new pickleball court construction. Only volunteers, vendors, staff, and first responders will park in the gym lot.
- Participants: Park at White Oak Elementary or the library next door.
- White Oak Elementary: Address: 555 W B McLean Dr, Cape Carteret, NC – More spaces available, walk required.
- Library: Address: 230 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC – Shorter walk, but fewer spaces available.
- Handicap Parking: Contact Deanna McElmon for arrangements.
❤️ Run For Relief
The proceeds from this event will directly support Western NC relief efforts. Any donations through this RunSignUp page will also go to the relief efforts.
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