Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach

Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach, USA
Nov 28, 2024 (Thu)
1 mile / 5K

Sub-events Details

1 Mile

1 mile
Nov 28, 2024 (Thu)
8:00 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Adults

5K

5K
Nov 28, 2024 (Thu)
8:30 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Adults

Event details

2024 is SOLD OUT.

Online and In-Person On-Site registration are no longer available. 
We apologize for the inconvenience. For the first time ever, the event has reached the maximum number of participants permitted at the park.

We are so grateful for everyone’s interest and support. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

WHAT
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach!

Kick off your Thanksgiving with a morning of family, fitness, and fun all while helping Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity build a home! Join the festivities this Thanksgiving at Wrightsville Beach for the Turkey Trot. Come dress in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 5K or 1 Mile around a beautiful beach town.



WHEN

Thursday, November 28, 2024 -- Thanksgiving Day!



START / FINISH LINE

Wrightsville Beach Park
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480



DISTANCES OFFERED

1 Mile Run/Walk (Not Timed) 
5K Run/Walk (Timed) 
*You can run or walk either event.



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

For the Schedule of Events, including Packet Pickup, click HERE



HOW TO REGISTER

Register Before the Race: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner
Register at Packet Pickup or At The Race:  To register in-person at at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.  You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.



PARKING

Parking will be available first-come, first-serve at these locations: Wrightsville Beach Museum, Redix Parking Lots, Wrightsville Beach Baptist, Wrightsville United Methodist, US Post Office.

VIP Parking:
A limited number of VIP Parking passes are available for purchase while you register online for the race.

  • Pre-purchase your VIP Parking with your race registration for the closest parking available near the Start/Finish Line.
  • VIP Passes will be emailed by November 26, 2024 at 5pm.
  • The exact parking lot will be included in the email with your parking pass.
  • VIP Parking is not valid for RVs, buses, passenger vans, or thoer commercial and oversized vehicles. VIP Parking is only for the event morning and all cars must be moved by 11:00am on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

 


LUMINA ON WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH 

Our Packet Pickup Partner, Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, is offering discounted rooms nights and a Thanksgiving Buffet. Check it all out HERE - but hurry before they are sold out.



COSTUME CONTEST

Best RACER Turkey Trot Costume
Racers do not forget to don your BEST Turkey Trot Costumes! No preregistration needed. Just listen to the announcements that morning.  Prizes will be awarded to the Best RACER Costume for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.


Best PET Thanksgiving Costume

Although our furry friends are not allowed to race, they are welcome in the park at the start and finish area. Join our PET COSTUME PARTY! No preregistration needed. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Best PET Costume.


*Be sure to stop by the Costume Contest Tent for judging between 7:30am - 8:30am. Winners will be announced at 9:15am


HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
The Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot raises money for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Each year, runners donate enough money to build a house for a neighbor in our community.  Seeking to put God’s love into action, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Through an affordable mortgage, families have the opportunity to build strength, stability, and self-reliance.

 

 

Price starting at:

$45