Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

About the Event

We are offering two ways to enjoy the 2025 Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut run/walk. On-Site and In-Person on November 22nd at Kituwah Mound in Bryson City, NC. For those who live out of the area we also have the DIY 5K - November 15th-23rd.

IN-PERSON:

Hosted by Cherokee Choices, the Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut Run/Walk offers something for everyone - from seasoned runners to new joggers/walkers too. With Age Groups (and Awards) 8 & Under, 9-12, & 13-16 you know this is a real Family Fun event.

Come out and enjoy a beautiful course that Starts and Finishes at the Kituwah Mound. Cool shirts, great awards, and a great cause.

ALL (as in 100%) of all proceeds benefit Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness. Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!

RACE START: 12:00 NOON Race Day Registration is available from 11:00 to 11:45am.

AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female

The 5K will be Scored as follows:
Top 3 Male & Female Age Groups: 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-50, 51-60, and 61+

ENTRY FEES:
Only $5 for Kids 12 & Under and Elders 60+
Adults: $15. $20 after November 2nd
Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!

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DIY 5K

In addition to the on-site 5K, Cherokee Choices is offering a "DIY" option for the 2025 Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut.

This “Do It Yourself” or Virtual Event will allow participants to run or walk at any time and any location that is convenient for you and your families. Run around the block, on trails, 12.5 laps around a track, or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in Western NC - so please invite friends and family in other states or countries to join the fun.

While not required – you can submit your time for inclusion in the online “just for fun” results. We will collect times from November 16th until the 24th. Check out the "DIY 5K INFO" tab for additional details.

NOTE: Participants who register for the On-Site 5K are welcome to switch to the DIY 5K at any time. Please Contact the Race for details.

Races Offered

DIY 5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — DIY 5K

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Type — Running

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00:01

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$15.00

5K Run

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.11 Miles

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Bryson City.

thermostat Temperature

5.2° / 16.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.9° / 14.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

5.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:09

nightlight Sunset

18:27

About Bryson City

Learn more about the host city, Bryson City.

Bryson City is a small city located in the Mountains of North Carolina. The city is located near the eastern entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Steve Shook	M	72	Knoxville, TN	—
🥈	Elnora Thompson	F	74	Cherokee, NC	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kallup McCoy II	M	36	Cherokee, NC	17:34.5
🥈	Jaylen Bark	M	18	—	17:59
🥉	Tyce Hoghere	M	16	—	18:06.1
4	Jakeli Swimmer	M	32	Cherokee, NC	18:27.4
5	Benjamin Bogardus	M	35	Asheville, NC	18:39.4
6	L. Lossiah	F	12	—	23:31.6
7	A. Fourkiller-Raby	F	11	—	23:40.5
8	Michael Kennett	M	49	Tallahassee, FL	23:54.8
9	D. Cruz	M	12	Cherokee, NC	24:51.5
10	Larry Agle	M	54	—	25:33.5
11	C. Stamper	F	12	—	27:00.8
12	Stephanie Treadway	F	53	Bryson City, NC	27:37.4
13	Clifford Mault	M	59	Sylva, NC	28:03.6
14	M. Bassett	F	9	Cullowhee, NC	28:35.1
15	J. Bassett	M	12	Cullowhee, NC	28:37.9
16	Missy Collins	F	48	Robbinsville, NC	28:51.3
17	Albert Cruz	M	34	Cherokee, NC	29:00
18	Shayna Ledford	F	28	Cherokee, NC	29:22.1
19	Chantal Matheson	F	30	Robbinsville, NC	29:44.9
20	L. Kennett	F	11	Tallahassee, FL	30:37.4
21	Robyn Duncan	F	52	Bryson City, NC	30:48
22	Chanae Phillips	F	47	Statesville, NC	30:50.2
23	Beth Wall-Bassett	F	44	Cullowhee, NC	31:31.8
24	Amy Teesateskie	F	33	Cherokee, NC	31:34.7
25	Lisa Monnat	F	47	Bryson City, NC	32:41.4
26	Samantha Hernandez	F	36	—	33:19.5
27	Manuel Hernandez	M	39	—	33:21.1
28	Dena Turner	F	37	Bryson City, NC	34:20.3
29	Devyn Smith	M	27	—	34:22.8
30	John Addy	M	76	Coshocton, OH	34:25.4
31	Brandi Harris	F	40	Sevierville, TN	36:02.5
32	Rae Pettit	F	40	Sevierville, TN	36:04.2
33	Angel Squirrell	F	49	—	36:06.6
34	Laxmi Raghwani	F	44	Bryson City, NC	36:33.6
35	W. Hernandez	M	12	Cherokee, NC	36:36.8
36	Douglas Dehart	M	70	—	36:44
37	Donna Carpenter	F	64	Sylva, NC	37:12.6
38	Angela Cable	F	40	Cosby, TN	37:15
39	M. Cruz	F	11	Cherokee, NC	37:33.3
40	Miranda Stamper	F	39	—	37:44.3
41	Jamy-lyn Teesateskie	F	14	Cherokee, NC	37:59.5
42	Kymani Foalima-Squirrell	M	13	—	39:20.3
43	Hiddy Morgan	F	76	Cullowhee, NC	39:27.2
44	Lamont Squirrell	M	56	—	39:46.2
45	Susan Bogardus	M	66	Cullowhee, NC	40:44.1
46	J. Bassett	F	11	Cullowhee, NC	44:15.7
47	Patti Elkin	F	60	Franklin, NC	45:07.3
48	Dub Elkin	M	70	Franklin, NC	45:09.2
49	Debora Foerst	F	54	Cherokee, NC	49:31.1
50	Anonymous Anonymous	F	65	—	50:14.2