North Carolina · 8K · 1 Mile
Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K
Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K is a 8K and 1 Mile event held in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Distances
- 8K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- ridgewoodturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com
- Official website
- runguides.com
About the Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K
A Thanksgiving morning 8K through downtown Raleigh, run alongside the companion Trophy Trot and Skinny Turkey Half Marathon. The 8K sells out annually.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of three Thanksgiving morning road races that close downtown Raleigh streets; regularly sells out
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Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K: common questions
- When is the Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K?
- 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 Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K held?
- In Raleigh, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K offer?
- 8K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K?
- About 2,500 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 Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ridgewoodturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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