5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
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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!
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Learn more about the host city, Louisburg.
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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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.
Official finishing times from previous editions of Louisburg Turkey Trot.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Alex Fisher | 15:30.63 |
| 🥈 | Nik Miller | 15:56.02 |
| 🥉 | Colin Fisher | 16:05.28 |
| 4 | Miguel Locatelli | 16:16.36 |
| 5 | Riley Burton | 16:45.67 |
| 6 | Kevin Rumsey | 16:52.03 |
| 7 | Jett Hamilton | 17:23.08 |
| 8 | Conor Chapman | 17:36.38 |
| 9 | Kevin Dixon | 17:59.65 |
| 10 | Jared Russell | 18:01.52 |
| 11 | Christian Graven | 18:01.83 |
| 12 | James Piper | 18:20.6 |
| 13 | Georgia Worley | 18:22.04 |
| 14 | John aneselmo | 18:48.62 |
| 15 | Evan Baribeau | 18:56.47 |
| 16 | j. christian | 19:31 |
| 17 | Michael Huestis | 19:36.35 |
| 18 | Sumner Crosby | 19:36.73 |
| 19 | Ethan Chapman | 19:49.57 |
| 20 | Savanna Rocco | 19:56.69 |
| 21 | Addison Roberts | 20:02.43 |
| 22 | Benjamin Brown | 20:02.47 |
| 23 | Justin Burnette | 20:07.23 |
| 24 | Kelsey Burnette | 20:10.98 |
| 25 | Alvin Alston | 20:12.5 |
| 26 | Cassidy Sykes | 20:23.95 |
| 27 | Henry Crosby | 20:26.39 |
| 28 | Kevin Silverio | 20:36.57 |
| 29 | Javier Calamaco | 20:38.13 |
| 30 | Cristina Paz | 20:43.46 |
| 31 | Issac Allen | 20:45.94 |
| 32 | Jason Davis | 20:46.57 |
| 33 | T. Fisher | 21:18.99 |
| 34 | Morgan Cantrell | 21:20.38 |
| 35 | Rene Chavez | 21:21.69 |
| 36 | Ryan brown | 21:23.83 |
| 37 | Cheryl Stewart | 21:42.86 |
| 38 | John Chapman | 21:46.23 |
| 39 | Sheldon Brady | 21:49.43 |
| 40 | C. Crosby | 21:58.38 |
| 41 | Elizabeth Toney | 21:58.84 |
| 42 | Shannon Clore | 22:03.67 |
| 43 | Caleb Piper | 22:06.34 |
| 44 | B. Piper | 22:12.37 |
| 45 | Gregory Appleford | 22:16.74 |
| 46 | T. Wrenn | 22:18.95 |
| 47 | s. christian | 22:23.96 |
| 48 | payton frizzelle | 22:24.53 |
| 49 | brock christian | 22:33.46 |
| 50 | Fabian Calamaco | 22:36.75 |
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