Louisburg Turkey Trot
About this race
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a burst of energy and heartwarming generosity at the 2nd Annual Louisburg Turkey Trot 5K! Lace up your sneakers and join our community for a fun, family-friendly race and for a chance to give back.
All proceeds from the race will directly support Care and Share of Franklin County and The Help Center NC, two local food banks providing meals to families in need right here in our community. Enjoy a morning filled with music, costumes, and Thanksgiving cheer as you run or walk through the 5K course through historic downtown Louisburg.
Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a personal best or a casual walker joining the fun, this 5K is for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or even your furry companions (leashed, of course) and make this Thanksgiving one to remember.
Sign up TODAY! Together, let’s run for a cause, spread joy, and make a lasting impact in our community.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird Deal now until September 1: $25.00 per runner
September 1: $27.50
October 1: $30.00
Groups of 10 or more, along with all active military, veterans, and first responders, will receive a 20% discount.
Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place for Male and Female
Best costume
Giveaway:
Commemorative race T-shirt, post-race refreshments, and a chance to win fun prizes for top finishers and best costumes!Note: Must register by 11/2 to guarantee a race T-shirt!
Course Description:
The course takes runners through the historic downtown Louisburg. This residential area is paved and allows runners to take in the beauty of small town America and our wonderful community up close and personal!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Louisburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 5:00 PM local time (EST) in Louisburg on November 26, 2026 — 9h 59m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Louisburg
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Louisburg 5K Races 3 races
- Louisburg Running Calendar 2026 3 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, 3 Louisburg events
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