Trophy Trot - Raleigh, NC

Trophy Trot - Raleigh, NC is a Thanksgiving Day 5K in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 26, 2026. The event offers a single format, a 5K starting at 9:00 a.m., which gives you 3.1 miles of running in the state capital before the holiday meal. The 9:00 a.m. start leaves a little time to sleep in compared with many early-morning turkey trots.

As a road 5K on a holiday morning, the Trophy Trot suits nearly everyone: families and walkers who want to share the tradition, beginners entering their first timed event, and experienced runners looking to close out the fall season with a strong effort. If you are aiming for a personal best, six to eight weeks of consistent running with a weekly interval or tempo session and a longer easy run will sharpen your speed. If you simply want to finish comfortably, two or three easy runs a week for a few weeks is enough. Arrive early to check in and warm up.