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🦃 Run hard, give thanks

Run now, gobble later at these local turkey trots
Freedom Ride dog Alumni Milton in a turkey hat an PJs.
Freedom Ride alumni Milton, who was adopted by the rescue’s board member Julie, says “Who’s ready to trot?” | Photo by @caninethreads
You know what they say, “A family that trots together, stays together.” If this phrase rings true for you on Thanksgiving Day, we have seven turkey trots around the City of Oaks to give this holiday bird a run for its money.

Note: If you’re not looking to get physical, most of these races need volunteers.

Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K | $38 through Nov. 21 | Help raise funds for this foster-based nonprofit while getting active at White Deer + Lake Benson Parks in Garner — costumes, strollers, and well-behaved pups are encouraged.

Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K | $35 through Nov. 22 | Along with the 8K, there will also be a 1 mile fun run and a kid’s dash.

Two runners/walkers dressed as turkeys crossing a turkey trot finish line.

This could be you crossing the finish line at the Raleigh Turkey Trot.

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Photo provided by Precision Race

Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K | $15 | Meet at the Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Clubhouse to enjoy this run with “Roost Stops” along the way, benefiting The Murphy Scholarship Fund at Leesville Road High School.

Raleigh Turkey Trot 8K | $35 through Nov. 17 | Trot along Ridgewood Shopping Center + Meredith College to raise money for the National MS Society.

Folks waiting to run a turkey trot.

The Leesville Community Turkey Trot raises funds for scholarships at Leesville Road High School.

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Photo provided by The Murphy Scholarship Fund

Skinny Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K | Pricing varies | Offering a distance for everyone, there will also be a one mile walk and a kid’s drumstick dash — all races finish at Wakefield High School.

Trophy Trot 5K | $40 through Nov. 22 | Enjoy a brisk morning run or walk through Dix Park — reward yourself with a brew during the after party at Trophy Brewing on Maywood Avenue. Plus, you can make a donation to Healing Transitions.

Turkey Chase 5K, 10K, and 13.1 | Pricing varies | Appreciate the leaf changes at William B. Umstead State Park while traversing through the forest on a multi-use trail.
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Events
Monday, Nov. 6
  • The Citadel vs. NC State | Monday, Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $10-$35 | Watch the Pack’s men’s basketball team take on the Bulldogs at home.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
  • The Front Bottoms | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $63 | Listen to this indie rock band perform songs like “Twin Size Mattress” live.
  • NC State Women’s Basketball vs. Charlotte | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7 p.m. | William Neal Reynolds Coliseum, 2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh | $10 | Cheer on the Wolfpack during this home game against the 49ers.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
  • Barbecue & Jazz with Mystic Bourbon | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $75 | Snack on passed hors d’oeuvres like pimento cheese crostini, sip on a specialty cocktail + Mystic Bourbon, and listen to live jazz music.
  • Fall Candlemaking Workshop with The Wandering Texan | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fifi + Talbot, 300 W. Hargett St., Ste. 36, Raleigh | $70 | Pour your own unique candle with help from Rosanna Medley from The Wandering Texan.
Thursday, Nov. 9
  • Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art & Gift Show | Thursday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Nov. 11 | Times vary | Quail Hollow Swim & Tennis Club, 800 Orleans Dr., Raleigh | Free | Cross off items from your holiday list with this holiday craft and gift pop-up boutique.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Global pharmaceutical company Indivior has selected Raleigh (8900 Capital Blvd.) for its first US manufacturing facility. The biz intends on investing over $60 million to produce schizophrenia + opioid addiction treatments in Raleigh. Sagent Pharmaceuticals previously used this space — Indivior plans to maintain the facility’s existing workforce and will add 35 employees. (Triangle Business Journal)
Drink
  • Triangle-based kombucha brand Tribucha has partnered with Grammy Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet to create a specialty bev. The Controlled Burn kombucha has a tasty blend of cayenne, turmeric + ginger and is available at Publix.
Concert
  • Lauren Daigle, a contemporary Christian artist known for uplifting songs like “You Say” and “Rescue,” has added more dates to The Kaleidoscope Tour. The Grammy Award-winning singer will play at PNC Arena Feb. 23, 2024. Pre-sale tickets go on sale tomorrow, Nov. 7 at 12 p.m.
State
  • Now that our clocks are set back, let’s dive into a recent daylight saving time poll. High Point University asked 1,000 NC adults their thoughts and found that 67% of poll respondents would rather change to year-round daylight saving time, while 25% prefer to keep the system the same. (WRAL)
Today Is
  • “Stranger Things” Day. Here is your reminder to visit the Museum of Durham History for its exhibit connecting “Stranger Things” and the Durhamite Duffer brothers. The exhibit relates the show to the unusual experience of teens during the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum is closed on Mondays, but you can visit the “Upside-Down” Tuesdays through Sundays.
Outdoors
  • Get outside and join the greenway tour at Lake Johnson Park next Monday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. The Assistant Director of Lake Johnson Park will lead this two-mile trail tour to learn more about the park.
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Travel
  • Weekend trip, here you come: Fayetteville is chock full of things to do in November — savor the fall weather and enjoy street plays, shopping, live theater, hockey + more, all just a short drive away. Plan your trip.*
Finance
  • Billionaires wanted this painting, but 54,538 everyday investors got it first — all thanks to Masterworks, the award-winning platform for investing in blue-chip art. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 17.8%, 21.5%, and 35.0%. Interested? 6AM City readers can skip the waitlist to join. †*
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Eat

🍣 Yatai Market makes a splash in Transfer Co.

Yatai Market is serving fresh seafood fare in Transfer Co. Food Hall
Sushi, ramen, and miso soup.
Yatai Market is led by sushi Chef Magno Tapia from M Sushi. | Photo by RALtoday
ICYMI, Yatai Market is now open in Transfer Co. Food Hall. This global-inspired fish market, restaurant, and speakeasy is headed by M Sushi’s chef Magno Tapia. Yatai, meaning shop stand in Japanese, will boast multiple food + bev stalls to celebrate the different types of sea fare.

Nestled in the large corner space which once housed Locals Seafood, this new spot offers fresh sushi, ramen, Baja-style fish tacos, and bevs. The bar space features creative cocktails and global spirits like Japanese whiskey old fashioneds and mezcal margaritas.

City Editors Cat + Allie recently dined in for lunch and tried the ramen and spicy tuna hand roll with edamame + miso soup — everything was soy good.
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Cuisinart’s 16-inch roaster and rack — because you deserve an easy-to-clean roaster this year, and this one’s big enough for a Thanksgiving turkey and has a nearly five-star rating.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Allie + I were chatting about good sushi spots in Raleigh the other day over lunch at Yatai Market. Which got us wondering... “where do our reader’s go for sushi in the City of Oaks?” Let us know.
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