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High Country Turkey Trot 10k

Name: High Country Turkey Trot 10k
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Boone

Boone, United States • 26 Nov 2026

High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

The High Country Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving morning on the Boone Greenway in Boone, North Carolina. The event marks its 16th year and includes multiple running options on trail and greenway surfaces.

Distances offered:

5 km - timed trail race
10 km - timed trail race
5 km - fun run/walk

Event features listed by the organizer include a live DJ, a photo-staging area, costume participation, giveaways, and a picnic shed supplying food and hot drinks. Entry fees shown for the timed races and fun run are $30. A "Sleep In - Shirt Only" option is offered with a $40 fee.

Race and fun-run registrations open June 25 and close July 9. The Sleep In shirt-only registration remains open through November 26. The Sleep In option supports The Hospitality House and includes a commemorative long-sleeve T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Boone

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k Timed Race

5 km

5k Timed Race

5 km

Fun Run/walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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