Welcome to the our fourth annual Waynesville Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. We cannot think of a better way to start the Thanksgiving holiday than with a run with family and friends around beautiful Lake Junaluska. As we like to say, "first the huffin'; then the stuffin'!"
The beneficiaries for 2024 include: Scholarships for Haywood Schools Foundation; Alternative School project; Habitat for Humanity; Mountain Projects
This 5K course will start and finish at Weldon Gym and will feature a clock-wise loop around Lake Junaluska.
Packet Pickup Schedule
Wednesday, November 27 - 12:00-3:00 PM - TBA
Thursday, November 28 - 7:00-8:15 AM - Weldon Outdoor Gymnasium at Lake Junaluska
Stuff
All pre-registered runners who register on or before 1:00 EDT on Wednesday, November 6 is guaranteed a shirt in their size. After that date, it will be based on availability.
Other
Indoor restrooms are adjacent to Weldon Gymnasium (weather permitting) with supplemental portable toilets.
Post-Race
After you finish the race, please join us for drinks and snacks prior to the awards ceremony.
Awards
Special prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female and top Masters (40 & Over) male and female.
Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over.
No double dipping!
Parking
There is dedicated race parking at the Bethea Welcome Center, Center for Evangelism, York Dining Commons and the swimming pool on Melody Lane. There is no parking at Weldon Gym.
For GPS, use the address 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska.
Please do not park along the side of the road unless it is in a marked space.
Registration fees
Turkey Trot-Adults Closed
A beautiful run around Lake Junaluska!
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$30.00Sep 1 - Nov 25
Turkey Trot-Youth Closed
A beautiful run around Lake Junaluska!
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$15.00Sep 1 - Nov 25
Additional Information
Packet Pickup Schedule
Wednesday, November 27 - 12:00-3:00 PM - Bosus Wine Shop (138 Miller Street, Waynesille)
Thursday, November 28 - 7:30-8:45 AM - Weldon Outdoor Gymnasium at Lake Junaluska
Course
This 5K course will start and finish at Weldon Gym and will feature a clock-wise loop around Lake Junaluska.
There will be one water station.
Stuff
All pre-registered runners who register on or before 1:00 EDT on Wednesday, November 6 is guaranteed a shirt in their size. After that date, it will be based on availability.
Restrooms
Indoor and restrooms are adjacent to Weldon Gymnasium (weather permitting) with supplemental portable toilets.
Dogs
Well-behaved, vaccinated dogs on leashes are welcome. If you are running with a dog, please start in the back of the pack.
Awards
Special prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female and top Masters (40 & Over) male and female.
Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and Over.
No double dipping!
Timing
Your race bib contains a timing chip that will start when you cross the timing mat at the start line and end when you cross the finish line. Please do not crinkle your bib.
Please wear your race bib on your front so it is visible when you cross both the start and finish lines.
Parking
The principle parking areas are the Bethea Welcome Center (91 North Lakeshore Drive), Center for Evangelism, York Dining Commons and near the pool on Melody Lane . Please do not park along the side of the road unless it is in a marked space.
Transfers and Refunds
This race has a NO REFUND POLICY! This a rain or shine event!
The deadline to complete a transfer to another person is Monday, November 25 at 9:00 PM. There is a $2 fee to transfer to another person.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Greg Duff
- Phone
- 8284005868
- Website
- Visit website
