High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:50 AM EST

Location: Boone, NC; Clawson-Burnley Park, 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, 28607
Type: TRAIL

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Distances & registration

4 options

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5K
Thu, Nov 26, 9:00 AM EST · From $33.50
Opens Jun 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Thu, Nov 26, 9:15 AM EST · From $33.50
Opens Jun 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
10K
Thu, Nov 26, 8:50 AM EST · From $33.50
Opens Jun 29, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Jul 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

Sleep In - Shirt Only!
Thu, Nov 26, 9:00 AM EST · From $43.90
Opens Jun 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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The course

From the organizer

We are back on the Boone Greenway Trail for the 16th Annual High Country Turkey Trot! Choose from a 5K or 10K timed race or an untimed Fun Run/Walk.

Taking place on Thanksgiving morning, The High Country Turkey Trot is open to competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, and fun runners. Far from just a race, the event is fun for the entire family and includes a live DJ, photo-staging area, costumes, and a picnic shed full of food and hot drinks.

NEW FOR 2026: We've updated the course route by reducing elevation gain and improving the terrain. That means less hill climbs and more stable footing! The 5K and 10K races will take you on a scenic trip over mixed terrain (gravel, grass, and paved) through the woods via The Greenway and Kennedy Trails. Official course map to be revealed soon!

The Fun Run/Walk will utilize all paved trails throughout the park - making it accessible to everyone, including leashed dogs, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids.

The High Country Turkey Trot offers prizes for top 3 Men's & Women's finishers in the 5k & 10k timed runs, Finisher Medals for all runners in the 5K and 10K timed runs, and custom High Country Turkey Trot T-Shirts for all entrants*.

All participants are asked to bring non-perishable boxes or canned food items!

The High Country Turkey Trot is LARGEST 5K & 10K in North Carolina's High Country. Join the fun on Thanksgiving morning 2026!

START TIME

10K Timed Race Start Time: 8:50

5K Timed Race Start Time: 9:00

Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 9:10

ROUTE TERRAIN

INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE

5K & 10K RACE: Greenway Trail + Path – partially paved, mostly grass and wooded trail/dirt.

FUN RUN / WALK: Greenway Trail - 100% paved

AWARDS

All finishers will received a custom High Country Turkey Trot finisher medal!

Overall Winners: Top 3 overall men and women will receive custom HCTT swag and a Stick Boy Bread Co. pumpkin pie!

Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group will receive custom HCTT swag! Age groups are as follows: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

FIRST AID PROVIDED BY: Watauga Rescue, stationed at the start/finish line.

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