Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
WHAT
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot. Your favorite Turkey Trot is moving from Wrightsville Beach to Downtown Wilmington due to construction.
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 along the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington.
WHEN
Thursday, November 26, 2026 -- Thanksgiving Day!
START / FINISH LINE
*New Location for 2026.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
10 Cowan Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
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 in any legal street parking spot or parking lot. Street Parking is free in downtown Wilmington on Thanksgiving.
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
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
The Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach is an annual fundraiser for Cape Fear Habitat to build homes, communities, and hope in New Hanover, Pender, and Duplin Counties.
Last year, runners raised enough money to build a home for a neighbor in our community. Your family's Thanksgiving tradition at the Turkey Trot brings more families to the table. Thank you for building with us!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilmington, NC
Population
118,578
as of 2023
City Elevation
38 ft
Nearest Airport
ILM
Wilmington International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
162
Days to train
- Race
- Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot?
- Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot is a running race held in Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026