Calabash Turkey Trot

About the Event

Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Calabash Turkey Trot which is Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. Offering a 10K, 5K, Mashed Potato Miler PLUS the ability to run ALL three which we call the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge!

Prize Categories include: (Golden Turkey Trophies)

Top 3 Overall Female/Male,
Top 3 Masters Female/Male
Every 5 Year Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Plus BEST COSTUME

Serving Pumpkin Pie and Coffee at the finish line - you can't ask for a better way to start your Thanksgiving Day!

10K Start - 7:00 am
5K Start - 8:30 am
1 Mile Start - 9:15 am
Awards Ceremony - 9:30 am

(must be present to receive an award - trophies will not be shipped)

Races Offered

10K Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$39.00

Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 10.321 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$80.00

5K Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$29.00

Virtual 10K Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$39.00

Virtual 5K Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$29.00

Virtual Mashed Potato Miler

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$19.00

Virtual Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$80.00

Mashed Potato 1 Miler

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$19.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Calabash.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.0° / 19.4°

wb_sunny 8.1° / 18.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.0 /

water_drop 73.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.0° / 19.4°

wb_sunny 8.1° / 18.0°

air 13.0 km/h

water_drop 73.5%

About Calabash

Learn more about the host city, Calabash.

Calabash is a coastal community of 2,000 people (2020) in North Carolina, bordering South Carolina. Billed as "The Seafood Capital of the World", Calabash is famous for its seafood, prepared with the namesake "Calabash Style" cooking. It's worth visiting for more than the food, the town offers an abundance of shops, golf courses, and opportunities for maritime recreation, including charter fishing and boat tours.