# Apex Turkey Trot 5K

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
- Where: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC 27502
- Ages: Youth entries for 12 and under
- Price: Competitive $30, Recreational $25, Youth Competitive (12 and under) $15, Youth Recreational (12 and under) $12
- Organizer: Town of Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
- Official page: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/apexparksrecculres/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=turkey%20trot&viewMode=list
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The Town of Apex's 28th annual Turkey Trot is a 5K through Apex Community Park and around its lake on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Runners choose Competitive (chip-timed, eligible for age-group awards) or Recreational (untimed, same course and T-shirt), and there are youth prices for children 12 and under — a good first race for school-age kids running with a parent. Registration is capped at 600 and has filled about a month ahead in recent years, so register early through the Town's ActiveNet site. Note the Lake Pine lot will be closed; check the parking map.

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