Louisburg Turkey Trot

United States flag Louisburg, North Carolina, United States

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Louisburg Turkey Trot runsignup.com
Date 26 Nov, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $15.00 – $25.00
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Louisburg Turkey Trot

About the event

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a burst of energy and heartwarming generosity at the 2nd Annual Louisburg Turkey Trot 5K! Lace up your sneakers and join our community for a fun, family-friendly race and for a chance to give back.

All proceeds from the race will directly support Care and Share of Franklin County and The Help Center NC, two local food banks providing meals to families in need right here in our community. Enjoy a morning filled with music, costumes, and Thanksgiving cheer as you run or walk through the 5K course through historic downtown Louisburg.

Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a personal best or a casual walker joining the fun, this 5K is for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or even your furry companions (leashed, of course) and make this Thanksgiving one to remember.

Sign up TODAY! Together, let’s run for a cause, spread joy, and make a lasting impact in our community.

 

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Deal now until September 1: $25.00 per runner 
September 1: $27.50
October 1: $30.00
Groups of 10 or more, along with all active military, veterans, and first responders, will receive a 20% discount. 
Children under 12 are $15.00 

 
Awards:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place for Male and Female 
Best costume


Giveaway:

Commemorative race T-shirt, post-race refreshments, and a chance to win fun prizes for top finishers and best costumes!Note:  Must register by 11/2 to guarantee a race T-shirt!


Course Description:

The course takes runners through the historic downtown Louisburg. This residential area is paved and allows runners to take in the beauty of small town America and our wonderful community up close and personal!

 

Races offered

26Nov

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$25.00
26Nov

Youth 5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$15.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Louisburg.

Temperature6.4° / 17.1°
Feels like2.9° / 14.3°
Sunshine hours8h 19m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity66.5%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:50
Sunset18:05

About Louisburg

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Louisburg is a town in and the county seat of Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 3,064. The town is located approximately 29 miles northeast of the state capital, Raleigh, and located about 31 miles south of the Virginia border. It is also the home of Louisburg College, the oldest two-year coeducational college in the United States.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Louisburg Turkey Trot.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Alex Fisher M 16 ZEBULON, NC 15:30.63
🥈 Nik Miller M 44 Minneapolis, MN 15:56.02
🥉 Colin Fisher M 14 ZEBULON, NC 16:05.28
4 Miguel Locatelli M 34 — 16:16.36
5 Riley Burton M 18 Louisburg, NC 16:45.67

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