The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot

About this event

Registration and Event Details:

The turkeys are back for Durham Academy's 17th Annual Turkey Trot! Join us at the Upper School campus on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This in-person event includes a competitive 5K (open to runners and walkers of all ages), the Middle School Mile, and a Preschool/Lower School Fun Run for trotters in grades PK-4! Our 5K is USA Track & Field-certified with chip timing for immediate results. Friends, family and members of the Durham Academy community are encouraged to join us for a morning of exercise, food truck treats, and field activities!

* There will be same day registration, but please register in advance for a stress-free experience on race day, and to guarantee your T-shirt!

* Prizes will be awarded for division top runners.

* Please leave your four-legged friends at home.

Want a Turkey Trot t-shirt? Registrants prior to Wednesday, October 28th will receive a t-shirt which is included as part of the race fee for 5k participants. Middle School Mile and Preschool/Lower School Fun Run participants can purchase a t-shirt for a fee as long registration is done BEFORE the 28th.

DA Students: Please make sure to join your classroom or advisory "team" during registration!

Turkey Trot 5K, Middle School Mile and Preschool/Lower School Fun Run Timeline: Saturday, November 14, 2026

* 9 a.m.: Meet at the Upper School athletic fields for bounce houses, food trucks, a photo booth, and games * 10 a.m.: 5K race start time, meet in front of the Lower School * 10:40 a.m.: Middle School Mile on the Upper School track (new for 2026!) * 11 a.m.: Preschool/Lower School Fun Run - kids grades PK-4th are divided into grade-level heats on the Upper School track for the chance to catch the “turkey” before it makes it around the track * Until 12 p.m. closing: Enjoy food trucks and field activities for the whole family

We hope to see you there, and we can't wait to see who catches those turkeys!

Banner photo credit: Kent Lee