Celebrate Thanksgiving morning at the 16th Annual High Country Turkey Trot, the largest 5K and 10K event in North Carolina's High Country. This family-friendly race takes you through the scenic woods of the Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trails. For 2026, the course has been updated to feature less elevation gain and more stable footing for a better running experience. Competitive runners can tackle the timed 5K or 10K, while families and casual participants can enjoy the fully paved Fun Run/Walk. The event atmosphere is festive, featuring a live DJ, photo-staging areas, and a picnic shed stocked ...

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Clawson-Burnley Park
Boone, NC 28607