Leesville Community Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Raleigh (12201 New Leesville Blvd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
The Murphy Scholarship is Leesville Road High School's first endowed scholarship.
Founded in 2011 in memory of Leesville's first principal, Richard J. Murphy, it seeks to inspire incoming students by recognizing the best of our graduating senior class.
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
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Nov 22 (in 15 days)
Opened Oct 20, 2026
Race day in Raleigh
Weather
60° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Raleigh Durham Intl Airport, NC (3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:01 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
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
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
6 within 3 mi9 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport Brier Creek
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh Airport - Brier Creek
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Courtyard Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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