High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC
- Distance
- 5K Timed Race · 10K Timed Race · Fun Run/Walk & more
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 benefits the Hospitality House of Northwestern North Carolina and 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!
We ask all participants to bring non-perishable boxes or canned food items. Thank you and see you on race morning!
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
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.
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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 This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K is a running race held in Boone, 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 High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Boone, North Carolina at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Nov 26, 2026