Help us finish off the Le Tour de Carrboro three race series. Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Triangle. The Gallop & Gorge 8K ! This 8K (4.97 miles) race starts at 8 am on Weaver Street in downtown Carrboro, and winds through the local neighborhoods -- a great way to burn a few calories before the Thanksgiving festivities and support some local charities in the area! Best of all we offer the best deal in the Triangle with a low, low registration fee of $35. So sign up now and Save!
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female winners in the following categories: Open and Masters (40+), 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Open and Masters winners are not eligible for age group awards. The top 3 winners in the Athena (female, 160+ lbs) and Clydesdale (male, 220+ lbs) categories will also receive awards. As always, our unique pottery awards are crafted by local artist, Janet
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8K | $35.00 | Mar 31 | Nov 24 |
| $40.00 | Nov 25 | Nov 26 |
In-person registration and bib pickup will be available at Fleet Feet in Carrboro on Tuesday, November 24, from 3:30-6:30 pm Wednesday, November 25, from 12-6:30 pm You may also pick up your bib and register on race day morning at Fleet Feet in Carrboro , 6:30-7:45 am. IMPORTANT! In person registration on Tuesday, Wednesday or Race Day will be done electronically by scanning a QR code which will take you to the registration form that you will fill out on your phone. So, please bring your smart p
Please plan to carpool and arrive early for parking, as there will likely be over 1500 participants. Do NOT park in the Carr Mill parking lots -- these are the ones next to Harris-Teeter and Weaver Street Market -- or you may be towed. Here is a map of free public parking in downtown Carrboro . And here are some suggested parking locations: Municipal Parking Deck next to Hampton Inn, 370 East Main Street Gravel Parking Lot accessed from Boyd St, behind Municipal Parking Deck and Cat’s Cradle Fle
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,716 | 48:38 | 24:36 |
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