# Apex Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Walk > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523 - Ages: All ages - Price: $25-$35 (5K registration); Free for sidelines spectators and park walkers - Organizer: Town of Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources - Official page: https://www.apexnc.org/532/Turkey-Trot - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 10, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/apex-turkey-trot-5k-and-family-fun-walk--listing-3dab95e980138fe159ae27b4 ## About Hosted by Town of Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, the annual Apex Turkey Trot transforms Apex Community Park into a joyful autumn gathering for southwest Wake County families. Runners and strolling families loop around the serene 50-acre community lake and scenic wooded park trails, surrounded by late-fall foliage and brisk Piedmont breezes. Children sprint gleefully in the 100-yard Kids Turkey Dash across the athletic fields, collecting commemorative ribbons and enjoying festive games with local recreation staff. The community event encourages families to bring canned goods for Western Wake Crisis Ministry, ensuring local neighbors enjoy bountiful Thanksgiving tables while promoting healthy, active family outdoor time. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully paved asphalt multi-use greenway trails surround Apex Community Park lake, offering smooth rolling for all strollers and adaptive wheelchairs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing counters and quiet park benches are situated adjacent to the athletic complex and lakeside picnic shelter. • Age Suitability: Designed for all ages; the 100-yard Kids Turkey Dash is crafted for children ages 3 to 10. • Sensory Tips: Pleasant park atmosphere with cheerful acoustic announcements; wooded lakeside trail sections offer peaceful breaks from starting line crowds. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Apex Turkey Trot 5K](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/apex-turkey-trot-5k--listing-3861e0d1eefd9ff488208c94) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM · Apex Community Park · From $12 · checked Oct 24. 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