Adding to my prior reviews: 2023 shirt was optional (for a fee); 5k registration included socks, 10k had choice of socks or gloves; half got both. The ONLY Thanksgiving Day … MORE
Adding to my prior reviews: 2023 shirt was optional (for a fee); 5k registration included socks, 10k had choice of socks or gloves; half got both.
The ONLY Thanksgiving Day run in Raleigh that offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and kid’s dash, and all are stroller and dog friendly.
I ran the half marathon, which had basically two different out and back sections. My watch registered over 940 feet of gain, so there’s plenty of hills. The races started at different times, so the beginning wasn’t crowded. The half merged with the 5k runners around mile 5, then merged with the 10k runners just before mile 6. Since the course was on roads, there was plenty of room for everyone.
There’s ample parking, a cute medal, soft t-shirt, and packets can be picked up on race morning,
The post-race offered a small water bottle, half a banana and bag of chips.
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Even the 5k has hills
Adding to my prior reviews: 2023 shirt was optional (for a fee); 5k registration included socks, 10k had choice of socks or gloves; half got both. The ONLY Thanksgiving Day … MORE
Adding to my prior reviews: 2023 shirt was optional (for a fee); 5k registration included socks, 10k had choice of socks or gloves; half got both.
The ONLY Thanksgiving Day run in Raleigh that offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and kid’s dash, and all are stroller and dog friendly.
I ran the half marathon, which had basically two different out and back sections. My watch registered over 940 feet of gain, so there’s plenty of hills. The races started at different times, so the beginning wasn’t crowded. The half merged with the 5k runners around mile 5, then merged with the 10k runners just before mile 6. Since the course was on roads, there was plenty of room for everyone.
There’s ample parking, a cute medal, soft t-shirt, and packets can be picked up on race morning,
The post-race offered a small water bottle, half a banana and bag of chips.
Not your typical turkey trot
The ONLY Thanksgiving Day run in Raleigh that offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and kid's dash, and all are stroller and dog friendly. I ran the half … MORE
The ONLY Thanksgiving Day run in Raleigh that offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and kid’s dash, and all are stroller and dog friendly.
I ran the half marathon, which had basically two different out and back sections. My watch registered over 940 feet of gain, so there’s plenty of hills. The races started at different times, so the beginning wasn’t crowded. The half merged with the 5k runners around mile 5, then merged with the 10k runners just before mile 6. Since the course was on roads, there was plenty of room for everyone.
There’s ample parking, a cute medal, soft t-shirt, and packets can be picked up on race morning,
The post-race offered a small water bottle, half a banana and bag of chips.
Very Nice Neighborhood
Hilly Nice homes and scenery and some of the homeowners come out to cheer you on! The director is passionate about their cause. Santa is there every year. The kids … MORE
Hilly
Nice homes and scenery and some of the homeowners come out to cheer you on!
The director is passionate about their cause.
Santa is there every year.
The kids fun run gets a small medal.
Great family event.
Only Thanksgiving Day half in the area
This course had some hills! The volunteers on the course were great. The t-shirt was a long sleeved cotton blend. Plenty of parking, since the race started and finished at … MORE
This course had some hills! The volunteers on the course were great. The t-shirt was a long sleeved cotton blend. Plenty of parking, since the race started and finished at a high school.
Pretty Neighborhood on Hills
I've done this race a few times, mostly the 5k and once the half marathon and decided to do the 10k this time. It's pretty much all the same as … MORE
I’ve done this race a few times, mostly the 5k and once the half marathon and decided to do the 10k this time. It’s pretty much all the same as it results to course— nice neighborhood with lots of up and down (hills). I’ve never had an issue with their production or organization in the last 4 years, they do a good job. The kids run is really good for the little’s. Last year they upgraded their medals and the kids really liked it (probably .20-.25 in distance). Very family oriented.
Overall their medals are really nice and very colorful and fitting for Thanksgiving. This race also has a great cause! I intend to do it yearly.
(Oh– they even have Santa Claus– so great time to get your Santa pics in for free, although he tends to be late.)
HILLS!
Hilliest race course. I've done their 5K a few times and that's hilly. I decided to go for the half and it's just as many hills. Neighborhood was pretty. Some … MORE
Hilliest race course. I’ve done their 5K a few times and that’s hilly. I decided to go for the half and it’s just as many hills. Neighborhood was pretty. Some came out of their homes and cheered us on. It’s a pretty course, just alot of up and down.