I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Dunn (201 North General Lee Ave.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
This will be the sixth running of the “I Thought Turkeys Could Fly” 5k.
The proceeds this year will benefit the DUMA Food Bank. The USATF certified course will begin and end on North General Lee Ave by Tyler Park in Dunn, NC. The course is flat and fast with only 56 ft of elevation change and a downhill finish.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
2026 · in 7 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Fri Nov 13 (in 6 days)
Opened Jan 16, 2026
Race day in Dunn
Weather
66° / 40°F
Typical high and low for November 14, with a 25% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dunn 4 Nw, NC (4.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:48 AM – 5:10 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Kim’s Barbecue House restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Little Caesars quick bite0.1 mi
- Arby's quick bite0.2 mi
- Hibachi Grill restaurant0.4 mi
9 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 13
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)10 within 3 mi11 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Barrington House Bed & Breakfast
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Dawson Motor Court
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 25 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Quality Inn
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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