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OBX Turkey Trot

November 26, 2026 - 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Town of Southern Shores
5377 N Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, NC
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17th Annual OBX Turkey Trot Foot Races

Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26, 2026
Southern Shores, North Carolina
Races begin at 8:30 a.m.

Start your Thanksgiving morning with family, friends, fitness, and plenty of community spirit at the 17th Annual OBX Turkey Trot in the beautiful Town of Southern Shores! Whether you’re chasing a personal best, making memories with family, or introducing your little ones to the joy of running, there’s a race for everyone this Thanksgiving.

Choose Your Trot Tradition

🏃 5K – Run the Tradition
Challenge yourself on our scenic 5K course and kick off Thanksgiving with one of the Outer Banks’ favorite holiday traditions.

🚶 NEW: 1-Mile Run/Walk – Move Together
Perfect for families, walkers, beginning runners, grandparents, strollers, and anyone who wants to enjoy the morning together while supporting a great cause.

🦃 Children’s ¼-Mile Fun Run – Little Legs. Big Smiles.
Designed especially for children ages 12 and under, this fun, non-competitive race is all about building confidence, having fun, and creating lasting Thanksgiving memories.

No matter which event you choose, you’ll be celebrating gratitude, healthy living, and giving back to local children through OBX GO FAR.

Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/SouthernShores/OBXGOFAR

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