We are now entering our 19th year of the Turkey Strut 5K! There is both an in-person and a virtual option, so you participate in whichever way works for you. Virtual participants will have Thanksgiving Day through the following Sunday to complete their 5K or 1 mile and submit their results (results submission is optional). You can either pick up your shirt and medal at packet pick up on Wednesday or you can add-on shipping during registration and we'll mail it to you. Both events, the 5K and the 1 mile, are open to runners and walkers alike. The 5K is a chip-timed event; the 1 mile is not timed but there is a clock running at the finish line for you to check your time as you cross. This event benefits the We Care House of Winston-Salem. The mission of the We Care House is to meet the physical needs of the people in order to position them so their spiritual needs can be met without distraction. The We Care House is an outreach of St. Peter’s that provides food to the local community. Participants are asked to bring at least 3 canned food items to donate to the We Care House food bank. The need is currently overwhelming and the food drive has a huge impact. All items are needed but breakfast items tend to run out the quickest (grits, pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal). In addition to canned goods, other items that are helpful are dry pinto beans, rice, potato flakes, spaghetti, etc. The event takes place at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds which has PLENTY of parking and room for everyone. The course is a USATF Certified 5K course and a 1 mile fun run/walk. Finally, you don’t have to sit around the house all day waiting for the turkey to finish baking. Place that turkey in the oven and come join the fun at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! The race will begin at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds off Deacon Blvd just across the street from BB&T Field/Stadium. With the incredible year to year growth of this event we have designed this course to accommodate the participants and
AWARDS COLLECTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: Given how many participants need to skedaddle pretty quick after the event, we will have a rolling awards pick up. One of our crew members will be at the stage with the awards for award winners available beginning at 9:30. They will have access to the current overall and age group winners and will be able to verify your place and get you your award. We will still have an awards presentation/ceremony available for those who would like to be announced at th
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $28.00 | Sep 1 | Sep 30 |
| $33.00 | Oct 1 | Oct 31 | |
| $35.00 | Nov 1 | Nov 24 | |
| $37.00 | Nov 25 | Nov 26 | |
| 1 Miles | $17.00 | Sep 1 | Nov 24 |
| $22.00 | Nov 25 | Nov 26 |
Wednesday, November 25 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Fleet Feet Sports 278 Harvey Street (next to LA Fitness on Stratford Road) Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Thursday, November 26 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM @ Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum/Winston-Salem Fairgrounds 2825 University Pkwy Winston Salem, NC 27105 You are welcome to pick up for other people.
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,000 | 31:23 | 15:02 |
| 2024 | 1,846 | 34:04 | 16:10 |
| 2023 | 1,831 | 34:04 | 14:55 |
| 2022 | 1,507 | 34:23 | 15:59 |
| 2021 | 1,267 | 33:07 | 16:21 |
Interested in this race?
Parking for the event is available at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum/Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, located at 2825 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105.
7:30am: Race Day Registration Opens/Packet Pick Up 8:30am: Registration Closes 8:30am: Fun Run Starts 9:00am: 5K Starts AWARDS COLLECTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: Given how many participants need to skedaddle pretty quick after the event, we will have a rolling awards pick up. One of our crew members will be at the stage with the awards for award winners available beginning at 9:30. They will have access to the current overall and age group winners and will be able to verify your place and get you