Become a part of this community TRADITION! Join us for the oldest and most scenic Turkey Trot in North Carolina! Runners get the chance to trek through the beautiful streets and residential neighborhoods of the village of Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina. Come dressed in your finest Turkey attire. What you can expect at this years Turkey Trot: Long Sleeve Race Shirt Finisher Medal Awards for top Overall Male, Female, Masters Male and Female AND 3 Deep Age Group Awards A celebration of Fall, Family, Friends and FUN!
Awards are for 5K only Awards will be presented to the following: Top Overall Male & Female Top Masters Male & Female (40 & Over) Top 3 in each of the following age groups (M & F): 10 & Under, 11-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $52.00 | Jan 1 | Nov 19 |
| $62.00 | Nov 20 | Nov 21 | |
| 1 Miles | $37.00 | Jan 1 | Nov 19 |
| $47.00 | Nov 20 | Nov 21 |
Parking is available at the following locations: Village Hall, Rassie Wicker Park, Cannon Park, and Cannon Park Community Center. (click on attached map for locations - parking locations are indicated with red circles. Note: Gold star on map indicates location of Timmel Pavilion (race site) PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND DO NOT PARK IN OTHERS DRIVEWAYS OR YARDS
Saturday 11/21 7:00 am - 8:30 am - Packet Pick-Up (Timmel Pavilion at Village Arboretum) 8:30 am - Fun Run 9:00 am - 5K 10:00 am/10:30 am - Awards
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 50:49 | 50:49 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 598 | 33:24 | 16:37 |
| 2024 | 537 | 31:38 | 16:34 |
| 2023 | 491 | 34:14 | 16:49 |
| 2022 | 440 | 32:50 | 17:43 |
| 2021 |
Interested in this race?
Friday 11/20 - 3pm - 6pm Timmel Pavilion at the Village Arboretum Saturday 11/21 - 7am - 8:30am Timmel Pavilion at the Village Arboretum
| 341 |
| 28:55 |
| 15:59 |
| 2019 | 502 | 32:54 | 18:28 |
| 2018 | 345 | 32:36 | 17:39 |