High Country Turkey Trot 10k

Boone, United States • 27 Nov 2025

The High Country Turkey Trot 10k is part of the 15th Annual High Country Turkey Trot held in Boone, North Carolina, at Clawson-Burnley Park. This event features a scenic 10k timed trail race along the Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trails, offering mostly grass and wooded trail terrain with some paved sections. Participants can also choose a 5k timed trail race, a 5k fun run/walk on fully paved trails, or a "Sleep In - Shirt Only" option. The event includes finisher medals, prizes for top finishers, custom T-shirts, and a live DJ. It supports the Hospitality House of Northwest N.C., encouraging food donations to aid the community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Timed Trail Race
5 km
5k Fun Run/walk
5 km
5k Timed Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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