Onslow Community Outreach Turkey Trot

Lace up your running shoes and join the flock for the Onslow Community Outreach Turkey Trot, a heartwarming Thanksgiving Day tradition on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Jacksonville, NC. This festive event, starting and finishing at the Jacksonville Commons on Recreation Lane, offers a scenic 5K course that loops through the community. Typically, runners can expect pleasant race day conditions with highs around 63F and lows around 42F, and a low 13% chance of precipitation, making for ideal autumn running weather.

The 5K route, while offering a generally flat and accessible run through the Jacksonville Commons, features one water station just past the halfway point to help keep participants hydrated. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and even pets (kindly asked to line up at the back of the corral), fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. For those seeking an extra challenge, the "Extra Servings Challenge" invites participants to complete both the Giblet 1-Miler and the 5K, earning three distinct medals for their efforts. All finishers of the 5K will be celebrated with a stunning 3.5” die-cast medal, a gleaming keepsake of their achievement.

More than just a race, the Onslow Community Outreach Turkey Trot is dedicated to supporting the vital Onslow Community Outreach's Christmas Cheer Program, which provides holiday meals and gifts to families in need across Onslow County. Participants can further contribute by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the starting line for the Christmas Cheer program. With a lively games area open on race day and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community, this Turkey Trot is an engaging way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations.