Cpi Security Charlotte Turkey Trot
About this race
Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot is a Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition for the past 36 years!
Join us on Thanksgiving Day morning and choose from several fun options to participate including an 8K Run, a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Tot Trot. Starting and finishing at the SouthPark Mall, the largest road race (12,000+) in North Carolina is a homecoming destination for extended families, and old classmates, and a place to meet and celebrate with neighbors. The community comes together for the official Charlotte kick-off to the holiday season!
Great value and fun for the entire family! Check out www.clttturkeytrot.com for full event details and a comprehensive FAQ section.
- Soft cotton tri-blend long-sleeve event T-shirts with a unique 2026 design
- Finisher medals for ALL races, including the Harris Teeter Tot Trot
- Multiple Pre-event Packet Pick-Up Opportunities for your convenience
- Complimentary beer (1PP) for all participants of age courtesy of Suffolk Punch and Legion Brewing (ID required)
- Start line upgrades focusing on fun, efficiency and safety, including enhanced walker, baby jogger and runner corrals
- A deejayed pre-race experience, fire trucks and live national anthem
- Harris Teeter post-race refreshments including water, granola bar and bananas
- Finish Festival featuring music, awards, event partner giveaways, costume contests and so much more
- Harris Teeter Tot Trot is FREE and convenient, running continuous heats from 8:30-9:30AM in the Dick's parking lot
- CMPD Explorers HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: Please bring a toy to any packet pick-up or on race morning – our goal is to collect 1,000's of toys for local kids in need
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Pick your distance
Running
CPI Security 8K
Please note that Start Line for 8K will be on Carnegie Blvd.
CPI Security 5K
Please note that Start Line for 5K will be on Carnegie Blvd.
Harris Teeter 1 Mile
Please note that Start Line for 1 Mile Run will be on Carnegie Blvd.
Harris Teeter Tot Trot
Follow signage to the Start Line in the Finish Festival Area of the Dick’s Parking Lot. Heats will be run between 8:30–9:30am Approximately 50-yard dash.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Charlotte.
Course
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