Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:45 AM, in Fuquay Varina (Willow Spring High School Track). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 23.
Course and race notes
STORM THE SPRING BEFORE YOU GOBBLE!!
Established in 2022, Willow Spring High School is BACK with its Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k Run!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:45 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Willow Spring High School Track
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Area: Raleigh & Wake County, Raleigh–Durham
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 23 (in 16 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Aug 21, 2026
Race day in Fuquay Varina
Weather
60° / 34°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lillington, NC (9.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:01 AM – 5:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 44 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.