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

Name: Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk
Start: 2026-11-26T10:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-26T10:30:00.000Z
Location: Pine Knoll Shores, NC

5K · Walk · 1.5 mi

Nov 26, 2026 · Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, US

Listed Jul 9, 2019

North Carolina 5K

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Join us for the 19th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM. The Turkey Trot & Dog Walk is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome. The Turkey Trot is also charitable event that supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! We would greatly appreciate it!

REGISTRATION*

Online registration is available through midnight on November 25 or you can register in person Wednesday, November 25, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning, November 26, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at McNeill Park that serves as the starting location for the event. No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day.

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 or dogs 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 25, 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. [No more t-shirt orders will be taken after November 12.

Additional Event Information

For all event information, see the EVENT INFO page for specific details about the 5K run/walk or 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk.

At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and treats for everyone.
Random drawing for prizes for tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of the AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, and BattleWorks (Atlantic Beach).

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 to make sure our Public Safety team can manage the overwhelming response to our event.

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

Run Vibes summary

REGISTRATION*

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 or dogs 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.

Additional Event Information

For all event information, see the EVENT INFO page for specific details about the 5K run/walk or 1.5 Mile Stroll & Dog Walk.

At the finish line there will be water, bananas, and treats for everyone.

Random drawing for prizes for tickets to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and other prizes courtesy of the AB Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, and BattleWorks (Atlantic Beach).

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 to make sure our Public Safety team can manage the overwhelming response to our event.

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