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Turkey Leg 5K

Turkey Leg 5K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Knightdale, NC, with an entry fee of $20.

Date
November 21, 2026 (107 days to go)
Price
$20
Sport
Running
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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.

 

Events

Turkey Leg 5K$20

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

61°

Typical Low

37°

Chance of Rain

29%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Clayton Wtp, 10 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:56 AMSunset 5:03 PMDaylight 10h 7m

Host City

About Knightdale, NC

City Elevation

313 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 18 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Waiting For?

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107

Days to train

Race
Turkey Leg 5K
Date
November 21, 2026

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About This Sport

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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Turkey Leg 5K?+
Turkey Leg 5K is a running race held in Knightdale, North Carolina on November 21, 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 Turkey Leg 5K?+
Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Knightdale, North Carolina at Knightdale Station Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Turkey Leg 5K?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Turkey Leg 5K

Nov 21, 2026

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