Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The event is a fundraiser for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to support home building in New Hanover, Pender, and Duplin counties. Distances offered include:
- 1 Mile Run/Walk (not timed)
- 5K Run/Walk (timed)
Course, features and awards
The start and finish are at Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. The course is described as flat and stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on the course. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at several nearby lots, including the Wrightsville Beach Museum, Redix parking lots, local churches, and the US Post Office. Packet pickup is associated with Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach.
5K awards include top 3 overall male and female, top 3 masters male and female, and top age-group winners in standard brackets. Participation ribbons are provided to participants under nine years old. A racer and a pet costume contest will award 1st-3rd place prizes; costume contest prizes include monetary and gift card amounts. A limited Premier Donor entry option is offered with a tote and event merchandise. Race shirts are provided to registrants who register by October 26, 2025, and attend packet pickup or the event, subject to available sizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.