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Register🏃♂️ 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K 🦃
Run. Give. Celebrate.
Join us for the 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K—a fun, family-friendly way to kick off your Thanksgiving while making a meaningful impact in our community! All proceeds benefit The Christian Mission, providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and educational programs to over 6,000 local individuals and families in need.
Why Run?
Be a part of breaking the cycle of poverty—one step at a time. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking/jogging with friends and family, your participation helps create a healthier, more hopeful holiday season for your neighbors in need.
Want to Give More?
Donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items are welcomed and appreciated on race day!
Not running or walking but still want to be part of the fun? Sign up here to volunteer! Your time and energy will help make the Turkey Trot a success and directly support neighbors in need.
📍 Location
919 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
🗓️ Packet Pickup
Pick up your race packet early to avoid race-day lines and explore The Christian Mission’s impact firsthand!
Monday, Nov. 24: 11:00 am–2:00 pm & 4:00–7:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
🏁 Race Day Schedule – Thursday, November 27th
8:00 AM: Participant Arrival
8:30 AM: Kids Fun Run (½ mile for ages 10 & under)
9:00 AM: 5K Start
Important: No race-day registration or bib pickup on race day after 8:30 AM.
📍 [Race Map – Here]
🏆 SWAG & AWARDS
The Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers receive running store gift cards.
Top 3 finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat
Register by November 1 to receive a race t-shirt designed by Freeman Screen Printers
Additional Notes:
All registrations are non-refundable and considered a donation to The Christian Mission
T-shirts guaranteed only for registrations received before November 1—so sign up early!
Food donations gratefully accepted on race day
Let’s lace up, give back, and trot toward a stronger community.
Register today and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable—for you and for those in need!
Not running this year? You can still be part of the impact—sign up to volunteer here and help make the Turkey Trot a success for everyone.
Nov 27, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
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Nov 27, 2025
Distance — Ultra
Type — Road running
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Mooresville, North Carolina is located 20 minutes north of uptown Charlotte, and is also known as "Race City, USA." Mooresville is home to a multitude of NASCAR race shops, as well as home to some of NASCAR's elite drivers.
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