
Turkey Leg 5K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Knightdale, NC, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
Knightdale Parks and Recreation Presents the annual Turkey Leg 5K!
Location: Knightdale Station Park - 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545
Registration Fee $20
Time: Race begins at 8:00am
First 300 race registrants will receive a participation medal and a giveaway item (TBD).
Early packet pickup will take place from Thursday, November 19 to Friday, November 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm at 207 Main Street, Knightdale, NC 27545.
Packets can be picked up the morning of the race at Knightdale Station Park prior to 8:00am.
Weather
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
61°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clayton Wtp, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
313 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Turkey Leg 5K
Nov 21, 2026