GRIT Turkey Trot 5K
Asheboro · starts 7:00 AM
5K
Usually 40°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 34°F
$30
$35 from Nov 1
North Carolina turkey trots 2026
64 races in North Carolina on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:00 AM, 5 are free and paid entries start at $10. Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh have more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Charlotte
Usually 40°F at 8 AM, feeling like 33°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 32°F and 59°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 2 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 7 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 3 of 20. Typical wind is 6mph.
Coldest
28°F
2013, felt like 21°F
Warmest
62°F
2007, 12mph wind
Last year
38°F
2025, felt like 30°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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Asheville Turkey Trot
Asheville · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$45
South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru
Asheville · starts 9:00 AM
5KVirtual option
Usually 35°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 28°F
Wobble Down Front 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
Beaufort · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 50°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 44°F
$28
The Great McLean Turkey Trot
Belmont · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 41°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 35°F
Free
Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
Black Mountain · starts 8:30 AM
5K1 miVirtual option
Usually 34°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$45
$50 from Nov 1
Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
Boiling Springs · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 39°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$40 on race day
High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Boone · starts 8:50 AM
5K10KKids' run
Usually 36°F at 8:50 AM, feels like 29°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 on race day
Calabash Turkey Trot
Calabash · starts 7:00 AM
10.3 mi10K5K1 miVirtual option
Usually 49°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 43°F
Includes: Quarter Zip
$50
$55 from Nov 20
Cape Carteret Turkey Trot
Cape Carteret · starts 8:00 AM
Kids' run
Usually 48°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 42°F
Includes: Race Shirt
$40
$45 from Oct 31
Gallop & Gorge 8K
Carrboro · starts 8:00 AM
8K
Usually 41°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 34°F
$35
$40 from Nov 25
Inside Out Sports Turkey Trot
Cary
8K1 miKids' run
Usually 41°F at 8 AM, feels like 35°F
Gobble on the Green 5K
Cashiers · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 41°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 35°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
Chapel Hill · starts 8:00 AM
5K10KKids' run
Usually 41°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$53 on race day
2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT
Charlotte · starts 8:00 AM
3.1KKids' run
Usually 40°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
Burn North Charlotte 7th Annual Turkey Trot
Charlotte · starts 9:30 AM
5K
Usually 42°F at 9:30 AM, feels like 36°F
$25
$35 from Nov 1
CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot
Charlotte · starts 8:00 AM
5 mi5K1 miKids' run
Usually 40°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: Unisex Cotton Blend Long Sleeve
$50
$55 from Nov 1
Turkey Dash Charlotte
Charlotte · starts 8:30 AM
4 miKids' run
Usually 40°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: Turkey Dash Race Tee (Unisex)
$44
$49 from Nov 1
Flowers Stampede 5k
Clayton · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 41°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 36°F
$10
Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run
Concord · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 40°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
$35 from Nov 12
20th Annual IDNutrition Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K
Cornelius · starts 7:30 AM
5K10K15KVirtual option
Usually 40°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 35°F
Includes: T-shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 1
Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026
Corolla · starts 8:00 AM
5K1 miKids' run
Usually 49°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 41°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$50
2026 Davidson Turkey Trot
Davidson · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 39°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: Tell us your T‑shirt size to help us order the right mix.
$40
$45 from Nov 11
2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty
Duck · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 53°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 42°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$65
$75 from Nov 1
Fleet Feet Durham Thanksgiving Day 5K
Durham
5K1 miKids' run
Usually 41°F at 8 AM, feels like 34°F
TROSA Turkey Trot 5K
Durham · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 41°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk
Franklin · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 32°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
$40 on race day
2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot
Fuquay Varina · starts 7:45 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 42°F at 7:45 AM, feels like 36°F
Includes: Commemorative T-Shirt
$40
$45 on race day
Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K
Garner · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 41°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 36°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$37.50 from Nov 2
Goldsboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Goldsboro · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 43°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 37°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$45 from Nov 7
Canned Cranberry Sauce 10k
Greensboro · starts 7:30 AM
10K
Usually 40°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 34°F
Free
Greensboro Gobbler 5K
Greensboro · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 39°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 33°F
Running of the Turkeys
Greensboro · starts 8:30 AM
5K1.6 miVirtual option
Usually 39°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$38
$43 from Nov 4
Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots
Greenville · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 43°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 38°F
Includes: T-Shirt (not guaranteed after 11/14)
$30
$35 from Nov 22
15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run
Hatteras · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 56°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 46°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$45
$50 on race day
Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k
Hendersonville · starts 8:30 AM
Kids' run
Usually 35°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$31
$34 from Nov 1
5 Before the Feast
High Point · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 38°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: T-Shirt (not guaranteed after 11/11)
$40
NorthStone Turkey Trot
Huntersville · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 39°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$20
Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026
Jacksonville · starts 8:00 AM
5K1 mi
Usually 47°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 41°F
$40
$45 from Nov 1
Waynesville Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot
Lake Junaluska · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 36°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 31°F
Lexington Early Bird 5k
Lexington · starts 8:30 AM
5K1.9 mi
Usually 40°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
$30 from Oct 31
Gobble Gobble 5K
Locust · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 41°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 35°F
Free
Louisburg Turkey Trot
Louisburg · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 42°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 36°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$27.50
Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot
Lumberton · starts 8:00 AM
Kids' run
Usually 45°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 39°F
Includes: T-Shirt
Free
Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K
Mooresville · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 39°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 34°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 1
Turkey Burner AND Mimosa Walk
Morehead City · starts 8:30 AM
Usually 50°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 44°F
Includes: Swag
$35
The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run
Nags Head · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 55°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 45°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$50
TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
New Bern · starts 7:45 AM
10K5KKids' run
Usually 48°F at 7:45 AM, feels like 43°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$33
$38 from Nov 1
15th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run
New London · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 42°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 36°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$20
Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot
Ocracoke · starts 8:00 AM
5KVirtual option
Usually 57°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 47°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Dog Stroll
Pine Knoll Shores · starts 8:30 AM
5K1.5 mi
Usually 50°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 44°F
Free
Leesville Community Turkey Trot
Raleigh · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 41°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 35°F
Includes: Race T-Shirt (Optional)
$20 from Oct 20
Skinny Turkey Half Marathon
Raleigh
Half10K5KKids' run
Usually 41°F at 8 AM, feels like 35°F
Trophy Trot 5k
Raleigh · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 43°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 37°F
19th Annual Butterball 5K
Salisbury · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 39°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
OBX 2026 TURKEY TROT
Southern Shores · starts 8:30 AM
1 mi5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 53°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 43°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$60
$65 from Nov 1
ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run benefiting the David N. Levinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Spring Lake · starts 8:30 AM
Kids' run
Usually 42°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 36°F
$35
$45 on race day
A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Spruce Pine · starts 7:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 33°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 26°F
Includes: Tee Shirts
$30
$35 on race day
10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run
Statesville · starts 9:00 AM
1 mi5K10KKids' run
Usually 39°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 34°F
$14
$18 from Nov 10
Troutman Gobbler Run 5K
Troutman · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 38°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: Troutman Gobbler Run 5K medal and long sleeve tee
$35
The Turkey Trot at Millbridge
Waxhaw · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 43°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 36°F
Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
Wilmington · starts 8:00 AM
5K1 mi
Usually 47°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 41°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$45
$50 on race day
Turkey Strut 5K
Winston Salem · starts 8:30 AM
5K1 miVirtual option
Usually 38°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$33
$35 from Nov 1
Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (48TR)
Winston-Salem · starts 8:00 AM
5K10KHalf
Usually 38°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 32°F
$30
North Carolina turkey trots by town
- Asheboro
- Asheville (2)
- Beaufort
- Belmont
- Black Mountain
- Boiling Springs
- Boone
- Calabash
- Cape Carteret
- Carrboro
- Cary
- Cashiers
- Chapel Hill
- Charlotte (4)
- Clayton
- Concord
- Cornelius
- Corolla
- Davidson
- Duck
- Durham (2)
- Franklin
- Fuquay Varina
- Garner
- Goldsboro
- Greensboro (3)
- Greenville
- Hatteras
- Hendersonville
- High Point
- Huntersville
- Jacksonville
- Lake Junaluska
- Lexington
- Locust
- Louisburg
- Lumberton
- Mooresville
- Morehead City
- Nags Head
- New Bern
- New London
- Ocracoke
- Pine Knoll Shores
- Raleigh (3)
- Salisbury
- Southern Shores
- Spring Lake
- Spruce Pine
- Statesville
- Troutman
- Waxhaw
- Wilmington
- Winston Salem
- Winston-Salem
North Carolina turkey trot questions
- When are the North Carolina turkey trots in 2026?
- All 64 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:00 AM: A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run (Spruce Pine). 54 of the 61 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in North Carolina?
- Yes: Canned Cranberry Sauce 10k (Greensboro), Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot (Lumberton), Gobble Gobble 5K (Locust), Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Dog Stroll (Pine Knoll Shores) and The Great McLean Turkey Trot (Belmont) are free to enter.
- Which North Carolina turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 9 of 64: 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run (Statesville), 20th Annual IDNutrition Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K (Cornelius), Birds of a Feather Trail Trot (Chapel Hill), Calabash Turkey Trot (Calabash), Canned Cranberry Sauce 10k (Greensboro) and 4 more.
- Which North Carolina turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 37 of 64 add a kids' dash or fun run: 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run (Statesville), 15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run (Hatteras), 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT (Charlotte), 2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot (Fuquay Varina), 5 Before the Feast (High Point) and 32 more.
- Do North Carolina turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 34 of 64 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Leesville Community Turkey Trot (Raleigh), going from null to $20 on Oct 20.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Charlotte?
- At 8 AM it's usually 40°F, feeling like 33°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 28°F in 2013 to 62°F in 2007. It was at or below freezing in 2 of those years.
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