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High Country Turkey Trot 10k

Boone, United States • 28 Nov 2024

The High Country Turkey Trot is an annual running event held on Thanksgiving morning in Boone, NC, featuring a 10k and 5k timed trail race, as well as an untimed Fun Run/Walk. Participants will enjoy scenic routes through the Boone Greenway Trail and Kennedy Trails, with awards for top finishers and age group winners. The event also includes a costume contest, live DJ, and encourages food donations for the Hospitality House of Northwest N.C., a nonprofit supporting those in need. This community-focused event combines fitness with philanthropy, making it the largest 5k and 10k in the High Country. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Boone

Race information

Website Registration
10 km
10k Timed Trail Race
5 km
5k Timed Trail Race
Fun Run/walk
Sleep in - Shirt Only!
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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