Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot

The Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning run on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. It begins at 8:00 am from 1129 Irvin Garrish Highway. This is a straightforward 5K; the format is simple: arrive early, run or walk 3.1 miles, and begin the holiday with activity. The event is designed for the holiday crowd as much as for the runners. Families, friends, and local runners gather before the Thanksgiving meal. The race serves as a way to burn calories before the feast.