I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k takes place in Dunn, North Carolina, on November 14, 2026, and benefits Toys for Tots. The single format is a 5k (3.1 miles) starting at 8:00 AM on a USATF-certified course that is flat and fast with a downhill finish; it starts and ends on North General Lee Ave near Tyler Park. The race is chip timed, and medals go to the top three men and women overall and to the winners of each ten-year age group. It is organized by the Harnett Area Running Club.

A certified, flat course with a downhill finish is exactly what you want for a 5K personal best, so this is a good race to target if you have been building speed through the fall. It is also part of a Harnett County series that includes races in Erwin and Coats, with a bundle registration option for all three, which makes it a natural anchor for a short racing block. Prepare with a few weeks of intervals and tempo runs, and rehearse an even-paced first mile.