TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

Gobble, Gobble! Join TWIN RIVERS YMCA for our 17th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Taberna Golf and Country Club (401 Taberna Way New Bern, NC). Our 5K route is perfect for families, strollers, and leashed dogs and will be open to timed and untimed runners and walkers. The 10K is geared towards the competitive runner and is open to timed runners only.

Cost

5K: $33 (by October 31st), $38 (beginning November 1st), $40 (RACE DAY – November 28th)

10K: $38 (by October 31st), $43 (beginning November 1st), $45 (RACE DAY – November 28th)

Kid’s Dash: $16

Children 12 and under will race the 40 yard dash and give it all they can! All Kid’s Dash participants will receive a t-shirt and medal.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top overall 3 male & 3 female finishers for each race, 5K & 10K. Awards will also be given to the top (3) male and (3) female in each of the following categories: Age Groups (5K): 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over, top (3) overall dog jog and top (3) overall stroller run. Age Groups (10K): 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Best Dressed. Kid’s Dash: All participants will receive a medal.

Event Day Information

Questions? You may visit our registration table or approach anyone in a bright yellow volunteer shirt. CAN I HAVE MY PACKET MAILED TO ME? Shipping is available for shirts only, we do not ship bibs. Shirts will be shipped on Friday, November 22nd. There is an additional fee of $10.00. This shipping option can be selected during registration as an add on. Parking is free. Parking will be available in the Subdivision of Taberna.

Anyone with a dog/stroller in the 5K must start in their designated staging area. If you do not wish to begin your race from the back, we suggest participating without a dog/stroller. Dog owners – all dogs must be on a fixed/non-retractable leash, and owners are required to pick up after their dogs throughout the duration of the event. Waste bags, trash cans, and water stations will be available along the route. Skateboards, scooters, roller skates, roller blades, and bicycles are not permitted on the race course.

Volunteers

Don't run? You can still be a part of the race by volunteering. We need numerous volunteers to help with various tasks. See where you can help on the Volunteers Tab, or contact Marissa Zinni at [email protected] or 252-638-8799.

TWIN RIVERS YMCA is a non-profit organization strengthening the foundations of our community. 100% of race proceeds support our Annual Campaign, giving members of our community an opportunity for financial assistance towards programs such as swim lessons, Summer Day Camp, and YMCA memberships.