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 Wrightsville Beach for the Turkey Trot. Come dress in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 5K or 1 Mile around a beautiful beach town.

WHEN
Thursday, November 28, 2024 -- Thanksgiving Day!

START / FINISH LINE
Wrightsville Beach Park
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

DISTANCES OFFERED
1 Mile Run/Walk (Not Timed)
5K Run/Walk (Timed)
*You can run or walk either event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the Schedule of Events, including Packet Pickup, click HERE

HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner
Register at Packet Pickup or At The Race: To register in-person at at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.

PARKING
Parking will be available first-come, first-serve at these locations: Wrightsville Beach Museum, Redix Parking Lots, Wrightsville Beach Baptist, Wrightsville United Methodist, US Post Office.

VIP Parking:
A limited number of VIP Parking passes are available for purchase while you register online for the race.

Pre-purchase your VIP Parking with your race registration for the closest parking available near the Start/Finish Line.VIP Passes will be emailed by November 26, 2024 at 5pm.The exact parking lot will be included in the email with your parking pass.VIP Parking is not valid for RVs, buses, passenger vans, or thoer commercial and oversized vehicles. VIP Parking is only for the event morning and all cars must be moved by 11:00am on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
The Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot raises money for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Each year, runners donate enough money to build a house for a neighbor in our community. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Through an affordable mortgage, families have the opportunity to build strength, stability, and self-reliance.

COSTUME CONTEST

Best RACER Turkey Trot Costume
Racers do not forget to don your BEST Turkey Trot Costumes! No preregistration needed. Just listen to the announcements that morning. Prizes will be awarded to the Best RACER Costume for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.

Best PET Thanksgiving Costume
Although our furry friends are not allowed to race, they are welcome in the park at the start and finish area. Join our PET COSTUME PARTY! No preregistration needed. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Best PET Costume.

*Be sure to stop by the Costume Contest Tent for judging between 7:30am - 8:30am. Winners will be announced at 9:15am