Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot
Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Hampstead, NC, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (70 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
WHAT:
Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot
This is a wonderful annual family event. All children who participate in the Kids Sprint receive a medal on a lanyard. Many Marines and running groups attend. Trophies are awarded to the top three finishers in their age category.
Since 2007 the Hampstead Turkey Trot has become a tradition for many families and continues to help spread enthusiasm about living an active lifestyle. The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead may be the organizers of the Turkey Trot, but it is your support that allows the club to provide this wonderful experience for people of all ages.
DATE:
Saturday, November 21, 2026
START/FINISH LINE LOCATION:
Hampstead Kiwanis Park
586 Sloop Point Loop Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
DISTANCES OFFERED:
8K - This event is timed
2 Mile - This event is timed
Kids Sprint - This event is once around Kiwanis Park and is not timed
*You can walk or run any event.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: To register 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:
There are two main parking lots, one of which is paved at the main entrance of the Park, and one which is gravel at the lower end of the Park closest to Country Club Drive. There will be Hampstead Kiwanis Club members to direct parking.
PACKET PICKUP & RACE SCHEDULE:
Click HERE for the full schedule of events
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE:
Hampstead Kiwanis Park, Inc., is a non-profit organization, and all proceeds from the Turkey Trot go to improving the Park. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Hampstead Kiwanis Park is an 82 acre parcel of property that was donated to the Kiwanis Club of Hampstead by the Tommie Little and Bill Clark Families. The Park offers a healthy, quality environment for the entire community and has established relationships with existing local organized youth sports programs.
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
64°
Typical Low
42°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Surf City, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hampstead, NC
City Elevation
28 ft
Nearest Airport
ILM
Wilmington International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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70
Days to train
- Race
- Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026