North Carolina · 5K · 1 Mile
Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Flat coastal course in downtown Wilmington (negligible elevation)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wilmingtonandbeaches.com
About the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving morning 5K and 1-mile run that grew so large it relocated to downtown Wilmington, benefiting Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in coastal NC; 22nd annual
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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot held?
- In Wilmington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot?
- About 3,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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