Raleigh–Durham Turkey Trots 2026 — Thanksgiving Races

Thanksgiving morning is the biggest race day of the American year, and Raleigh–Durham shows up for it: 13 turkey trots and Thanksgiving-week races are already on the 2026 calendar. Run first, feast second — most trots finish before the parade starts. The next one up is I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k on Sat, Nov 14, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

Race-day tip

Turkey trots sell out earlier than any other 5K distance race — the family-wave entries go first. If you're bringing a crew, register everyone the same week you decide.

Don't miss Thanksgiving registration.

Thanksgiving races sell out — get new Raleigh–Durham races twice a month plus price-jump warnings.

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