Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Garner (2400 Aversboro Rd). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $25 to $37.50; the 5K goes from $37.50 to $40 after November 24.
Course and race notes
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What is the Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K? The Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K is the annual Thanksgiving Day race held in Garner’s White Deer and Lake Benson Parks.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$25 to $37.50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Nov 24 (in 17 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Apr 28, 2026
Race day in Garner
Weather
58° / 33°F
Typical high and low for November 26.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Garner, NC (2.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:00 AM – 5:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
16 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi9 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Tru by Hilton
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton
About 10 min drive3.2 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: InTown Suites Extended Stay Garner
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Best Western
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Wingate by Wyndham Garner/Raleigh South
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
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