High Country Turkey Trot 10k

NOV

26

2026

A Thanksgiving morning running event in Boone offering 5K and 10K races, a fun run/walk, and a shirt-only nonprofit option, with on-site music, photo staging, costumes, giveaways, and a picnic shed with food and hot drinks.

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Boone, North Carolina

Website

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

The High Country Turkey Trot is an annual running event held on Thanksgiving morning in Boone, North Carolina. In its 16th year, the event takes place at the Boone Greenway and the listed location is 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC 28607.

The event offers multiple participation options:

5K race
10K race
Fun Run/Walk (5K)
Sleep In - Shirt Only option supporting a nonprofit

Registration for the race events opens on June 25, 2026 and closes on July 9, 2026; fees for the listed races are $30.00. The Sleep In - Shirt Only option has its own registration window through November 26, 2026 and carries a $40.00 fee. The Sleep In option provides a commemorative long-sleeve T-shirt while supporting The Hospitality House.

On-site features include a live DJ, a photo-staging area, costume elements, giveaways, and a picnic shed with food and hot drinks. The event includes activities aimed at families and participants with varying levels of running or walking interest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.