The Race…

The Duck Turkey Trot 5K is an annual charitable run/walk to be held on Thursday November 26, 2026.  This event is 
produced by the Outer Banks Track Club, a local 501 C-3 nonprofit which helps youth runners in Dare County.   

The race is open to runners and walkers of all abilities and continues the tradition established by the Advice 5K Turkey Trot. Many vacationers and locals remember this race fondly before its retirement in 2021. The Duck community and businesses are very excited about the return of the race.

This event is for vacationers, homeowners, and locals to celebrate the Thanksgiving Day holiday together. Event reception and after event celebration will be held at TREE HOUSE CAFE and COFFEE Scarborough Faire Shopping Village. 

This race is not chip timed. Top finishers will be posted, but all times will not be posted.  There will be a race clock with the time displayed.  No Pets Please.

The Fun…

COSTUME CONTEST: Register by stopping by Costume Contest Table between 8 A.M and 10 A.M. There are Three Categories: Best THANKSGIVING, Most DUCKY, and Best GROUP Costume. Keep it safe, keep it appropriate and you must have a race bib to enter!

Included with each registration:  Tee Shirt, Swag bag, Hot Drink Ticket (Coffee/Hot Chocolate), SWELLS'A Beer Ticket for over 21, post race carbs, Great Course with aid station, Great Party @ Tree House Cafe and Coffee.

The fun starts Wednesday night at Packet Pickup at Swells'a Brewing Duck Dive Bar.

Prizes (Pies from Sweaterbox Confections!) will be awarded to first male and first female finishers.  Other prizes will also be awarded randomly to racers.