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Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk

Thu November 27, 2025 Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 US Directions
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Events

Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run

$0 8:30AM EST - 10:30AM EST
350 spots left. Registration Opens June 30, 2025 at 7:00am EDT

Pine Knoll Shores 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk

$0 8:35AM EST - 10:00AM EST
130 spots left. Registration Opens June 30, 2025 at 7:00am EDT

Place

McNeil Park
196 Oakleaf Drive
Pine Knoll Shores, NC US 28512

Description

Join us for the 18th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM. The Turkey Trot & Dog Walk is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome.

 
The Turkey Trot is also supporting the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! We would greatly appreciate it!
 
REGISTRATION*
Register online through 1 PM on November 26 or you can register in person Wednesday, November 26, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning, November 27, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the start location - McNeill Park- No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM.
You can register for either:
  • The 5K (3.1 mile) run or walk passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course (no strollers will be allowed),
  • The 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Shores. (No entry will be allowed on the Golf Course with pets or strollers).
  • See the links on the event website for maps of both the 5K and Dog Stroll. The courses are different.
 
The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM followed immediately by the Dog Walk at 8:35 AM.
 
When you register for either event you may order and pay for a PKS Turkey Trot T-shirt, and you will also be eligible for prizes. Participants can pick up any ordered shirts either Wednesday, November 26, 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning at McNeil Park pavilion. If you are not entering the event and would still like to purchase a T-Shirt, you may order directly from the STORE on this website.

Additional Event Information

For all event information, see the EVENT INFO page at left for specific details about the 5K run/walk and Dog Walk.
The Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee and will occur rain or shine!
*Please note that attendance is limited to 400 registrations due to safety concerns along the route and the ability of our Public Safety team to safely manage the overwhelming response to our event.

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