The Durham Academy Turkey Trot
About this race
Registration and Event Details:
Gobble 'Til You Wobble! The turkeys are back for Durham Academy's 16th Annual Turkey Trot! Join us at the Upper School campus for a 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. This in-person event includes a competitive 5K — open to runners and walkers of all ages — and a Fun Run event for all our trotters in grades 4 and under. Our 5K is USA Track & Field-certified with chip timing for immediate results. Friends, family and members of the Durham Academy community are encouraged to join us for a morning of exercise, food truck treats, and field activities!
* Registration closes at midnight on Nov. 12th. Please note, there is NO same day registration.
* Prizes will be awarded for division top runners.
* Please leave your four-legged friends at home.
Want a Turkey Trot t-shirt? Registrants prior to Wednesday, Oct. 29th will receive a t-shirt which is included as part of the race fee for 5k participants. Fun Run participants can purchase a t-shirt for a fee as long registration is done BEFORE the 29th.
Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run Timeline: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
- 9 a.m.: Meet at the Upper School athletic fields for bounce houses, food trucks, a photo booth, and games
- 10 a.m.: 5K race start time, meet in front of the Lower School
- 11 a.m.: Fun Run kicks off - kids grades PK-4th are divided into grade-level heats on the Upper School track for the chance to catch the “turkey” before it makes it around the Upper School track
- Until 12 p.m. closing: Enjoy food trucks and field activities for the whole family; don’t forget to bring cash or credit card for special treats
Please consider volunteering at the event--volunteer shifts are available before and after the 5K and help make this event fun for all! Sign up here.
We hope to see you there, and we can't wait to see who catches those turkeys!
Banner photo credit: Kent Lee
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Running
5K Run
Come to DA's Upper School campus and run in a timed 5K race!! This event is for ALL ages and abilities!
Turkey Trot Fun Run (PK to 4th grade)
Chase the Turkey one lap around the track! Participants will be divided by grade and do their best to see if they can catch the turkey! This event is for kids in 4th grade and younger.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Durham, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:08 PM local time (EST) in Durham on November 14, 2026 — 10h 17m of daylight.
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- 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, 47 Durham events
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