Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
About this race
Black Mountain Turkey Trot: A Mountain Thanksgiving Tradition
Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at the 2nd annual Black Mountain Turkey Trot! Imagine crisp mountain air filling your lungs as golden autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet. Transform your Thanksgiving morning with a tradition of community, health, and gratitude.
This North Carolina Turkey Trot is only 20 minutes from Downtown Asheville, located in the the beautiful town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, a small, artistic town in Buncombe County known for its scenic mountain setting, creative energy, and historic downtown - also named one of "America's Prettiest Small Towns" by TripAdvisor!
Two Perfect Ways to Join Us
The Black Mountain 5K Turkey Trot - Challenge yourself on our professionally designed 5K course winding through Black Mountain's charming historic downtown and picturesque neighborhoods. Every step takes you past stunning mountain vistas and welcoming storefronts decked in holiday charm. With chip timing for accurate results, competitive runners can push for a personal best while casual participants enjoy the festive atmosphere at their own pace.
The Wishbone Fun Run - Our family-friendly 1-mile route creates the perfect opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Bring the grandparents, the little ones, and everyone in between! Strollers and furry friends on leashes are welcome to join the fun. Create precious holiday memories as three generations move together in celebration.
Support The Community
Your participation directly impacts our neighbors in need. A portion of all registration fees supports Bounty & Soul and Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
Bounty and Soul is a vital organization addressing food insecurity and promoting wellness throughout Black Mountain and Swannanoa. Working at the intersection of food, farms and health.
Brother Wolf Animal Shelter works across county lines with the goal of saving the greatest number of live possivle through strategic, creative, and impactful programming.
Produced and owned by Kick It Event Management, a local WNC small business.
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Running
Turkey Trot 5k
Run or Walk Chip Timed
Wishbone 1 Miler
Run or Walk Untimed Fun Run
Virtual 5k/ No live participation
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Black Mountain.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Black Mountain
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Black Mountain 5K Races 2 races
- Black Mountain Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Black Mountain events
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