We are back on the Boone Greenway Trail for the 15th Annual High Country Turkey Trot! Choose from a 5k or 10k timed trail race or an untimed 5k Fun Run/Walk.

Taking place on Thanksgiving morning, The High Country Turkey Trot is open to competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, and fun runners. Far from just a race, the event is fun for the entire family and includes a live DJ, photo-staging area, costumes, and a picnic shed full of food and hot drinks.

The 5k and 10k trail races will take you on a scenic trip through the woods via The Greenway and Kennedy Trails.

The Fun Run/Walk 5k will utilize all paved trails throughout the park - making it accessible to everyone, including leashed dogs, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids. 

The High Country Turkey Trot offers prizes for top 3 Men's & Women's finishers in the 5k & 10k timed runs, Finisher Medals for all runners in the 5k and 10k timed runs, and custom High Country Turkey Trot T-Shirts for all entrants*. We’ll also have a live DJ on site!

All participants are asked to bring non-perishable boxes or canned food items!

The High Country Turkey Trot is LARGEST 5k & 10k in the High Country. Join the fun on Thanksgiving morning 2025!

START TIME

• 10k Timed Trail Race Start Time: 8:50

• 5k Timed Trail Race Start Time: 9:00

• Fun Run/Walk will begin once all timed runners have cleared the start line.

ROUTE TERRAIN

• INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE

• 5k & 10k RACE: Greenway Trail + Path – partially paved, mostly grass and wooded trail/dirt. 

• FUN RUN / WALK: Greenway Trail - 100% paved

AWARDS

All finishers will received a custom High Country Turkey Trot finisher medal!

Overall Winners: Top 3 overall men and women will receive custom HCTT swag and a Stick Boy Bread Co. pumpkin pie!

Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group will receive custom HCTT swag! Age groups are as follows: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

FIRST AID PROVIDED BY: Watauga Rescue, stationed at the start/finish line.