Events
5k Timed Trail Race
Description
We are back on the Boone Greenway Trail for the 14th Annual High Country Turkey Trot!
NEW For 2024, we're offering three race options! Choose from a 5k or 10k timed trail race or an untimed 5k Fun Run/Walk on. The 5k and 10k trail races will take you on a scenic trip through the woods via The Greenway and Kennedy Trails. The Fun Run/Walk 5k will utilize all paved trails throughout the park.
The High Country Turkey Trot incorporates a Costume Contest, Prizes for Top 3 Men's & Women's Racers, Finisher Medals, and custom High Country Turkey Trot T-Shirts. We’ll also have a live DJ on site!
All participants are asked to bring non-perishable boxes or canned food items!
The High Country Turkey Trot is LARGEST 5k & 10k in the High Country. Join the fun on Thanksgiving morning 2024!
START TIME
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10k Timed Trail Race Start Time: 8:30
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5k Timed Trail Race Start Time: 9:00
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Fun Run/Walk will begin once all timed runners have cleared the start line.
ROUTE TERRAIN
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INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE
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5k & 10k RACE: Greenway Trail + Path – partially paved, mostly grass and wooded trail/dirt.
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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 received 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.
This Event Benefits Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.
By participating in the High Country Turkey Trot, you'll be contributing to the mission of Hospitality House of Northwest N.C., a regional nonprofit providing housing, shelter, food access, homeless prevention, and crisis assistance. 2024 is our 40th anniversary and we remain steadfast in our mission; committed to the health, safety and welfare of those that we serve in our seven mountain county region. We operate 24/7 providing a vital safety-net for thousands of people in need each year. Every step you take helps rebuild lives and strengthens the community.
Food Donations: Boxed goods, canned goods, dry goods - coffee, tea, sugar, food cards.
Donation Drop Bins: Available at on-site registration area.
Monetary Donations: Cash, Checks & Credit Cards accepted during online registration and on race morning at the registration area.
Place
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC 28607
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.hcturkeytrot.org.
Packet Pick-Up
BEFORE RACE DAY:
November 27, 2024 from 10am -6pm.
Hospitality House Housing & Outreach Center
160 Den-Mac Drive, Boone NC (right next to Hatchet Coffee).
ON RACE MORNING:
Packets will be available on-site beginning at 7:30am.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Parking
Watauga Parks & Recreation and National Guard Armory lots on M.L.K. Jr. Street Boone, NC 28607.
Please allow a MINIMUM of 30 MINUTES to park and arrive at the race start.
Weather/Cancellation Policy
Weather:
- Rain, shine or snow – we are a GO: (Some folks no longer have the luxury of being indoors during bad weather. We ask that you remember the purpose of our Trot, be thankful that you have a home to go to and come on out to help those less fortunate. )
- Snow plows are available and trails will be clear
- Severe Weather: If there is lightning, flooding, hurricane winds an assessment will be made day of. Check HCTurkeyTrot.org or call (828) 264-1237 if you are unclear.
Event cancellation: if event is cancelled for any reason, you can pick up your shirts at Hospitality House Housing & Outreach Center and you will receive a THANK YOU letter for your entry fee/donation.
