Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

13th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Join us to raise money for Hatteras Island students!

Run this beautiful 5K course through the historic fishing village before your big Thanksgiving feast!  The proceeds from this race support the Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund (HIYEF). During the 2023-2024 school year, HIYEF provided more than $60,000 in grant funded projects to our two Cape Hatteras Schools. HIYEF provides funding for educational and enrichment opportunities for our Hatteras Island students.

There is one water station on the course. This is not a timed race; it is a family fun event, if you want to know your time please wear a watch or make sure you look at the clock at the finish line.

Race is rain or shine but will be canceled for safety reasons in the event of severe weather.

Slower runners and walkers should start at the back of the corral. Strollers are welcome; we just ask that you begin at the back of the crowd for safety purposes. Please note that bikes, e-bikes, scooters or skates are not permitted on the race course.

Recognition and Awards:
The top three males, females and children under 16 will receive special recognition.
This is a family fun event. If you want to know your time, wear a watch or make sure you look at the clock at the finish line.  

Registration:
Surfin' Turkey 5k Pricing:

On and after 11/1/2024
Individual: $40.00 (+$3.00 sign up fee)

For pre-registration, shirts are only guaranteed during packet pick up time slots. We do not ship packets that were not claimed at packet pick up.

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