THE RACE

Kick off your Thanksgiving with a morning of family, fitness, and fun all while helping Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity build a home!

Join the festivities this Thanksgiving at the Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot. Come dressed in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 1 Mile or 5K around a beautiful beach town.

NEW FOR 2023
The 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM
The 5K starts at 8:30 AM

The Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot supports Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.  Each year, runners raise enough money to build a home for a neighbor in our community.

COSTUME CONTEST

Best Turkey Trot Costume

Funniest RACER
The costume that keeps us laughing.

Most Creative RACER
This is the “I would have never thought of that”! 

Best Overall RACER
The best of the best.

PET Thanksgiving Theme Costume Contest

Although our furry friends are not allowed to race, they're welcome in the park.

Funniest PET 
The costume that keeps us laughing.

Most Creative PET 
This is the “I would have never thought of that”, but for your furry friend! 

Best Overall PET 
The best of the best.

*Be sure to visit the Costume Contest Tent from 7:30am-8:30am for judging. Winners announced at 9:15am.

RACE SWAG

RACE SHIRT
Participants who register by October 20, 2023, and attend packet pickup and/or the event, will receive a race shirt in their size. Participants who register after October 20th may choose from remaining sizes until shirts are gone.

SWEATSHIRTS
Sweatshirts are available for pre-purchase during online registration. They will be available for pickup when you get your race packet.

THE COURSE

Wrightsville Beach Park Loop
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480

Run the Loop at Wrightsville Beach! 

The course is flat and perfect for families and runners looking for a personal best. It is also stroller friendly.

However, dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.

5K AWARDS

Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female

Top 1 in Age Groups Male/Female:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

THE CAUSE

How Your Registration Makes a Difference

The Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot raises money for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Each year, runners raise enough money to build a house for a neighbor in our community.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Through an affordable mortgage, families have the opportunity to build strength, stability, and self-reliance.