High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K is a running and trail running race on November 26, 2026 in Boone, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC
- Price
- $30
- Sports
- RunningTrail Running
From the Organizer
The LARGEST 5k & 10k in North Carolina's High Country returns to the Boone Greenway for the 16th year!
Taking place on Thanksgiving morning, The High Country Turkey Trot is open to competitive runners, casual joggers, and walkers. Far from just a race, the event is fun for the entire family and includes a live DJ, photo-staging area, costumes, awesome giveaways, and a picnic shed full of food and hot drinks. You definitely don't want to miss this!
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
50°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boone 1 Se, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boone, NC
Population
19,534
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,265 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 45 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 80 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Nov 26, 2026