Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Turkey Trot · Virtual 5K Turkey Trot
From the Organizer
Join us for the 12th Annual 5K Turkey Trot! This is still a fun, relaxed race, but will now be timed! All participants will receive a shirt and a medal! The race starts at 8:00am on Thanksgiving Day at 1718 Brewery. Start your morning off by taking a run, walk or stroll through Ocracoke Village, celebrate your finish with friends and then head off to enjoy your Thanksgiving feasts. Wobble first, gobble later! Fun for all!
**If you cannot join us in person but still want to join in on the fun, you can sign up for the Virtual 5K. We will mail you your shirt and medal!
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
59°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ocracoke, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ocracoke, NC
Elevation
3 ft
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 65 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 123 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
171
Days to train
- Race
- Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Ocracoke, NC
Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 19, 2026
5K
26 miles away
Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 26, 2026
5K
26 miles away
4 for the 4th!
26 miles away
Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026
5K
26 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 Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot?
- Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot is a running race held in Ocracoke, 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 Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Ocracoke, North Carolina at 1129 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026