Raleigh Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Raleigh Turkey Trot takes place in Raleigh, NC on November 27, 2025. Distances offered include:
- 8K
- Kids Dash (age 7 & Under)
The event benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 8K does not award race medals; the Kids Dash does award medals. Fleet Feet Sports of Raleigh provides gift-card awards for top finishers overall, masters (age 40+), and in standard age-group categories.
Logistics and policies
Advanced check-in and packet pickup are scheduled the weekend before the race in the lower parking lot at Ridgewood Shopping Center (near Conte's Bike Shop and Jersey Mike’s); shirts must be picked up at advanced check-in or on race morning and will not be shipped after race day. Parking for all participants is at Meredith College via the Faircloth Road entrance; one block of Ridge Road (Wade Ave to Leonard St) is closed for the race start.
Registration pricing for the 8K varies by date, with early and stepped rates and a higher fee if registering close to the event or on race day if not sold out. Registrations of $110 or more in a single order receive a 20% discount with the promo code FriendsAndFamily. Transfers are permitted through November 23 for a $10 fee; the replacement runner must register online. Dogs are not permitted on the course. Two water stations are on course and water is available at the finish. The City of Raleigh requires participants to maintain at least a 12-minute-per-mile pace on city streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
