WHAT Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot. Your favorite Turkey Trot is moving from Wrightsville Beach to Downtown Wilmington due to construction. Kick off your Thanksgiving with a morning of family, fitness, and fun all while helping Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity build a home! Join the festivities this Thanksgiving at Wrightsville Beach for the Turkey Trot. Come dress in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 5K or 1 Mile along the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington. WHEN Thursday, November 26, 2026 -- Thanksgiving Day! START / FINISH LINE *New Location for 2026. Live Oak Bank Pavilion 10 Cowan Street Wilmington, NC 28401 DISTANCES OFFERED 1 Mile Run/Walk (Not Timed) 5K Run/Walk (Timed) *You can run or walk either event. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS For the Schedule of Events, including Packet Pickup, click HERE HOW TO REGISTER Register Before the Race: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner Register at Packet Pickup or At The Race: To register in-person at at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts. PARKING Parking will be available first-come, first-serve in any legal street parking spot or parking lot. Street Parking is free in downtown Wilmington on Thanksgiving. COSTUME CONTEST Best RACER Turkey Trot Costume Racers do not forget to don your BEST Turkey Trot Costumes! No preregistration needed. Just listen to the announcements that morning. Prizes will be awarded to the Best RACER Costume for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Best PET Thanksgiving Costume Although our furry friends are not allowed to race, they are welcome in the park at the start and finish area. Join our PET COSTUME PARTY! No preregistration needed. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Best PET Costume. *Be sure to stop by the Costume Contest Tent for judging between 7:30am - 8:30am. Winners will be announced at 9:
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Jun 2 | Jul 7 |
| $40.00 | Jul 8 | Sep 8 | |
| $45.00 | Sep 9 | Nov 25 | |
| $50.00 | Nov 26 | Nov 26 | |
| 1 Miles | $35.00 | Jun 2 | Jul 7 |
| $40.00 | Jul 8 | Sep 8 | |
| $45.00 | Sep 9 | Nov 25 | |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,000 | 30:38 | 15:34 |
| 2023 | 2,000 | 31:09 | 14:52 |
| 2022 | 2,000 | 31:40 | 15:17 |
| 2021 | 1,921 | 32:24 | 15:40 |
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| $50.00 |
| Nov 26 |
| Nov 26 |
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2026 PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP Location: TBD Pre-Race Packet Pickup: 11:00 am - 5:00 PM Can't get to Pre-Race Packet Pickup? No worries! Family or a friend can pick it up for you. Packets can be picked up an hour before the race as well. However, we strongly encourage you to get your packet at Pre-Race Packet Pickup to avoid long race day lines and added stress. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 - Race Day Live Oak Bank Pavilion 10 Cowan Street Wilmington, NC 28401 6:45 AM - P