Calabash Turkey Trot
About this race
Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Calabash Turkey Trot which is Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. Offering a 10K, 5K, Mashed Potato Miler PLUS the ability to run ALL three which we call the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge!
Prize Categories include: (Golden Turkey Trophies)
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Top 3 Overall Female/Male,
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Top 3 Masters Female/Male
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Every 5 Year Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd
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Plus BEST COSTUME
Serving Pumpkin Pie and Coffee at the finish line - you can't ask for a better way to start your Thanksgiving Day!
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10K Start - 7:00 am
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5K Start - 8:30 am
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1 Mile Start - 9:15 am
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Awards Ceremony - 9:30 am
(must be present to receive an award - trophies will not be shipped)
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the Calabash Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 16.6K, 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Calabash.
Pick your distance
Running
Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge
10K Turkey Trot
5K Turkey Trot
Mashed Potato 1 Miler
Virtual 10K Turkey Trot
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Virtual 5K Turkey Trot
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Virtual Mashed Potato Miler
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Weather Overview
These values represent the 11-year monthly averages for November in Calabash.
About Calabash
Calabash Turkey Trot takes place in Calabash, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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