Kid's First Turkey Trot
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Event overview
Kid's First Turkey Trot is an annual benefit run held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The event takes place at Waterfront Park, 508 S. Water St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. All proceeds support Kids First Child Advocacy Center. The event includes the following distances:
- Turkey Trot 5K
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Fees, awards and additional information
The 5K and 1 mile events have tiered entry fees. Spring pricing (before June 20) is $25 for the 5K and $10 for the 1 mile. Early bird pricing (before October 30) is $30 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 mile. Prices increase after October 30 to $35 for the 5K and $20 for the 1 mile. Swag bags are only guaranteed to participants who register before October 31.
The 5K offers multiple award categories, including Top Male, Top Female, Top Team, Top 3 Kids/Teen (17 and under), and Top 3 Men and Women in age groups 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, and 60+. The course is listed as certified and a course map is available as a downloadable PDF. Sponsors include Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Seven Sounds Beer, and Albemarle Family YMCA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.