The 16th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot

The 16th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot Race Information

<p><u>Registration and Event Details:</u></p> <p>Gobble &#39;Til You Wobble! The turkeys are back for Durham Academy&#39;s 16th Annual Turkey Trot! Join us at the Upper School campus for a 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. This in-person event includes a competitive 5K — open to runners and walkers of all ages — and a Fun Run event for all our trotters in grades 4 and under. Our 5K is USA Track &amp; Field-certified with chip timing for immediate results. Friends, family and members of the Durham Academy community are encouraged to join us for a morning of exercise, food truck treats, and field activities!</p> <p><strong>* Registration closes at midnight on Nov. 12th. Please note, there is NO same day registration. </strong></p> <p>* Prizes will be awarded for division top runners.</p> <p>* Please leave your four-legged friends at home. </p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;background-color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">Want a Turkey Trot t-shirt?</span> </strong>Registrants prior to <span style="background-color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Wednesday, Oct. 29th</strong></span> will receive a t-shirt which is included as part of the race fee for 5k participants. Fun Run participants <strong>can purchase</strong> a t-shirt for a fee as long registration is done <strong>BEFORE the 29th</strong>. </p> <p> </p> <p>Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run Timeline: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025</p> <ul><li>9 a.m.: Meet at the Upper School athletic fields for bounce houses, food trucks, a photo booth, and games</li><li>10 a.m.: 5K race start time, meet in front of the Lower School</li><li>11 a.m.: Fun Run kicks off - kids grades PK-4th are divided into grade-level heats on the Upper School track for the chance to catch the “turkey” before it makes it around the Upper School track </li><li>Until 12 p.m. closing: Enjoy food trucks and field activities for the whole family; don’t forget to bring cash or credit card for special treats</li></ul> <p>Please consider volunteering at the event--volunteer shifts are available before and after the 5K and help make this event fun for all! Sign up <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DABAF2CA3FDC52-58965692-daturkey#/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <p>We hope to see you there, and we can&#39;t wait to see who catches those turkeys! </p> <p>Banner photo credit: Kent Lee</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>