Kid's First Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Distance
- Turkey Trot 5K · 1 Mile Family Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us for our Annual Turkey Trot. Come start your holiday off right by supporting this benefit run. All proceeds from the race will go to support Kids First Child Advocacy Center. What a great way to spend your Thanksgiving holiday!
5K Start: 9:00 AM
1 Mile Family Fun Run Start: 10:00AM
Fees:
5K Run:
- Pre-Sale Pricing: $25 (before July 19th)
- Early Bird Pricing: $32 (before October 31st)
- Registration: $40 (After October 31st)
**Swag Bags only guaranteed to 5K participants who register before October 31st.
1 Mile Family Fun Run
- Early Bird Pricing: $15 (before October 31st)
- After October 31st: $20
5K Awards:
Top Male
Top Female
Top Team
Top 3 Kids/Teen (17 & under)
Top 3 Men 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+
Top 3 Women 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+
ADDRESS OF START LOCATION:
Waterfront Park 508 S. Water St., Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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
60°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabeth City, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elizabeth City, NC
Population
18,740
as of 2023
Elevation
9 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 42 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 Kid's First Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
173
Days to train
- Race
- Kid's First Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 28, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Elizabeth City, NC
Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026
5K
24 miles away
Lighthouse 5k Series July 8, 2026
5K
24 miles away
Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026
5K
24 miles away
Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026
5K
24 miles away
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Kid's First Turkey Trot?
- Kid's First Turkey Trot is a running race held in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on November 28, 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 Kid's First Turkey Trot?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina at 508 S. Water St., Elizabeth City, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kid's First Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kid's First Turkey Trot
Nov 28, 2026