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 24, 2022 for the Calabash Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 16.6K, 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Calabash.
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Running
Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge
Run the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge! Complete all 3 Races (10K 5K and 1Mile). Earn a separate Medal for each race as well as a 4th Challenge Medal and 1 Finisher T-shirt.
10K Turkey Trot
This is a flat and fast 10K starting at 7:00am Thanksgiving morning. This registration includes a 10K Race Bib a beautiful 10K Finisher Medal & Finisher T-shirt.
5K Turkey Trot
This is a family friendly 5K run/walk for all ages starting at 8:30am. This registration includes 1 Race Bib, a beautiful 5K Finisher Medal and Finisher T-shirt.
Mashed Potato 1 Miler
This is a family friendly run/walk we call the Mashed Potato Miler. This registration includes 1 Race Bib and a 1 Mile Finisher Medal. No T-shirt.
Virtual 10K Turkey Trot
If you can't run with us in person, this is the next best thing to being there! Run your race on your time ! This registration includes 1 Race Bib, a 10K Finisher Medal and Finisher T-shirt. Join our Group on STRAVA to feel more connected: https://www.strava.com/clubs/coastalrace Virtual Race Policy: https://coastalraceproductions.com/general-faqs/
Virtual 5K Turkey Trot
If you can't run with us in person, this is the next best thing to being there. Run your race on your time! This registration includes 1 Race Bib, a 5K Finisher Medal and a Finisher T-shirt. Join our Group on STRAVA to feel more connected: https://www.strava.com/clubs/coastalrace Virtual Race Policy: https://coastalraceproductions.com/general-faqs/
Virtual Mashed Potato Miler
If you can't run with us in person, this is the next best thing to being there. Run your race on your time. This registration includes 1 Race Bib and a 1 Mile Finisher Medal. (No T-shirt) Join our Group on STRAVA to feel more connected: https://www.strava.com/clubs/coastalrace Virtual Race Policy: https://coastalraceproductions.com/general-faqs/
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Calabash in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Calabash
Calabash Turkey Trot takes place in Calabash, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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