Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23, 2023
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
THE RACE
Kick off your Thanksgiving with a morning of family, fitness, and fun all while helping Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity build a home!
Join the festivities this Thanksgiving at the Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot. Come dressed in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 1 Mile or 5K around a beautiful beach town.
NEW FOR 2023
The 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM
The 5K starts at 8:30 AM
The Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot supports Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Each year, runners raise enough money to build a home for a neighbor in our community.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
COSTUME CONTEST
Best Turkey Trot Costume
Funniest RACER
The costume that keeps us laughing.
Most Creative RACER
This is the “I would have never thought of that”!
Best Overall RACER
The best of the best.
PET Thanksgiving Theme Costume Contest
Although our furry friends are not allowed to race, they're welcome in the park.
Funniest PET
The costume that keeps us laughing.
Most Creative PET
This is the “I would have never thought of that”, but for your furry friend!
Best Overall PET
The best of the best.
*Be sure to visit the Costume Contest Tent from 7:30am-8:30am for judging. Winners announced at 9:15am.
RACE SWAG
RACE SHIRT
Participants who register by October 20, 2023, and attend packet pickup and/or the event, will receive a race shirt in their size. Participants who register after October 20th may choose from remaining sizes until shirts are gone.
SWEATSHIRTS
Sweatshirts are available for pre-purchase during online registration. They will be available for pickup when you get your race packet.
THE COURSE
Wrightsville Beach Park Loop
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Run the Loop at Wrightsville Beach!
The course is flat and perfect for families and runners looking for a personal best. It is also stroller friendly.
However, dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
Course Maps5K AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female
Top 1 in Age Groups Male/Female:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+