Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach

Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach

Join the festivities at the 21st Annual Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot! Come dressed in your finest Turkey costume (for you and your pets) supporting a great cause while running or walking 1 Mile or 5K through a beautiful beach town. All proceeds help build Homes, Communities and Hope through Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.

Schedule of Events

The event takes place on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27, 2025. See website for details.

The Course

Wrightsville Beach Park Loop
321 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

The course is flat and perfect for families and runners looking for a personal best. It is also stroller friendly. However, dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.

Awards

5K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male/Female, Top 3 Masters Male/Female, Top 1 in Age Groups Male/Female
Ribbons: Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot Participation Ribbons to all participants under 9 years old!
Costume Contest Awards: Prizes for best overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Racers and Pets)

How Your Registration Makes a Difference

The Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot at Wrightsville Beach is an annual fundraiser for Cape Fear Habitat to build homes, communities, and hope in New Hanover, Pender, and Duplin Counties.