Turkey Chase - Cary

Cary, United States • 29 Nov 2025

The Turkey Chase in Cary, North Carolina, is a festive running event held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It offers multiple race distances including a half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, 5K, and a Kids in Strollers event, with both in-person and virtual participation options. Participants receive a finishers medal and a knit hat or fleece warmer.

The race takes place at William B. Umstead State Park, featuring scenic courses with staggered starts. The event encourages community involvement with team and referral rewards, fundraising opportunities, and a chance to compete in an Ultra Series by completing five half marathons.

It also includes live GPS tracking and interactive features via the RaceJoy app. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
13.1
10 km
10k
5 km
Virtual 10k
Virtual 13.1
Virtual 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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