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Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K
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From the Organizer

The Murphy Scholarship is Leesville Road High School's first endowed scholarship. Founded in 2011 in memory of Leesville's first principal, Richard J. Murphy, it seeks to inspire incoming students by recognizing the best of our graduating senior class.

The major fundraiser for the scholarship is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot, presented by Murray Moyer. Our USATF-certified 5K race takes place on local neighborhood roads and serves as both a great volunteer opportunity and an informal reunion for Leesville alumni and families.

Whether you are running to win your age group & prizes or stroll & enjoy our fun "Roost Stops" along the way, we hope you can join us! 

Course and Registration Information

This course is wheelchair, dog and stroller friendly. Please note there will be course monitors and a police presence but the roads are not closed and participants should yield to motorized and nonmotorized vehicles.

The course map is available at the following link: http://www.murphyscholars.org/uploads/1/4/0/2/140218680/certified_course_map.jpg 

We encourage pre-registration for those who wish to be timed. Race day registration may be available if the race is not sold out; however, race day registrants will not receive an official time.

If you do not wear your race number pinned securely on your front midsection, the finish line officials will assume you do not want your time recorded or reported.  If you do wear your number as directed, it is assumed that you consent for your official results to be posted publicly, including gender identification designation.

 

 

Events

Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K8:30 AMRegister →

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

59°

Typical Low

38°

Chance of Rain

22%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh State Univ, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:02 AMSunset 5:03 PMDaylight 10h 1m

Host City

About Raleigh, NC

Population

470,763

as of 2023

Elevation

286 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 10 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Leesville Community Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Leesville Community Turkey Trot
Date
November 26, 2026

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.

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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 Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
Leesville Community Turkey Trot is a running race held in Raleigh, 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 Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina at 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Leesville Community Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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