Pinehurst Turkey Trot
Pinehurst Turkey Trot is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Pinehurst, NC, with entry fees from $37 to $52.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $37–$52
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Become a part of this community TRADITION! Join us for the oldest and most scenic Turkey Trot in North Carolina! Runners get the chance to trek through the beautiful streets and residential neighborhoods of the village of Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina.
Come dressed in your finest Turkey attire.
What you can expect at this years Turkey Trot:
- Long Sleeve Race Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Awards for top Overall Male, Female, Masters Male and Female AND 3 Deep Age Group Awards
- A celebration of Fall, Family, Friends and FUN!
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
62°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage Wtp, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pinehurst, NC
Population
17,992
as of 2023
City Elevation
509 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 36 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 60 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 Pinehurst Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
121
Days to train
- Race
- Pinehurst Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Sandhills Flyers 5K
5K · From $30 · Sandhills Community College
Less than a mile away
Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K"
1 Mile · 5K · From $40 · 555 E. Connecticut Ave
5 miles away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Pinehurst, NC
From $15 · St. John Paul II Catholic School
5 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Pinehurst than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Pinehurst Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026