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Gallop & Gorge 8K

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Carrboro, NC
Fleet Feet Carrboro, 310 E. Main St., 27510
Featured distance
8K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Kick off your Thanksgiving with a festive 8K in Carrboro, supporting local charities and enjoying a community run before the holiday feast.

  • Festive
  • For a Cause

The Gallop & Gorge 8K offers a festive start to your Thanksgiving Day in Carrboro, NC. This 8K race begins on Weaver Street, taking you through local neighborhoods. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a morning run, burn some calories before holiday celebrations, and contribute to local charities. As the final event in the Le Tour de Carrboro series, it's also known for its accessible registration fee, making it a popular choice in the Triangle area.

What to expect

  • A pre-Thanksgiving 8K run through Carrboro's local neighborhoods.
  • Support local charities with your participation.
  • Enjoy a low registration fee for this community event.

Standout details

  • Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
  • Supports local charities
  • Low registration fee
  • Final race in series

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Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Help us finish off the Le Tour de Carrboro three race series.  Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Triangle. The Gallop & Gorge 8K ! This 8K (4.97 miles) race starts at 8 am on Weaver Street in downtown Carrboro, and winds through the local neighborhoods -- a great way to burn a few calories before the Thanksgiving festivities and support some local charities in the area!

Best of all we offer the best deal in the Triangle with a low, low registration fee of $35.  So sign up now and Save!

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