Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut
About this race
We are offering two ways to enjoy the 2025 Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut run/walk. On-Site and In-Person on November 22nd at Kituwah Mound in Bryson City, NC. For those who live out of the area we also have the DIY 5K - November 15th-23rd.
IN-PERSON:
Hosted by Cherokee Choices, the Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut Run/Walk offers something for everyone - from seasoned runners to new joggers/walkers too. With Age Groups (and Awards) 8 & Under, 9-12, & 13-16 you know this is a real Family Fun event.
Come out and enjoy a beautiful course that Starts and Finishes at the Kituwah Mound. Cool shirts, great awards, and a great cause.
ALL (as in 100%) of all proceeds benefit Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness. Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!
RACE START: 12:00 NOON Race Day Registration is available from 11:00 to 11:45am.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
The 5K will be Scored as follows:
Top 3 Male & Female Age Groups: 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-50, 51-60, and 61+
ENTRY FEES:
Only $5 for Kids 12 & Under and Elders 60+
Adults: $15. $20 after November 2nd
Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!
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DIY 5K
In addition to the on-site 5K, Cherokee Choices is offering a "DIY" option for the 2025 Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut.
This “Do It Yourself” or Virtual Event will allow participants to run or walk at any time and any location that is convenient for you and your families. Run around the block, on trails, 12.5 laps around a track, or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in Western NC - so please invite friends and family in other states or countries to join the fun.
While not required – you can submit your time for inclusion in the online “just for fun” results. We will collect times from November 16th until the 24th. Check out the "DIY 5K INFO" tab for additional details.
NOTE: Participants who register for the On-Site 5K are welcome to switch to the DIY 5K at any time. Please Contact the Race for details.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bryson City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 5:28 PM local time (EST) in Bryson City on November 14, 2026 — 10h 19m of daylight.
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Results — Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Bryson City
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Bryson City 5K Races 4 races
- Bryson City Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Bryson City events
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