Hendersonville's Turkey Trot 5k
About this race
Join us for the 13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K
presented by Hunter Subaru!
Start your Thanksgiving morning with a fun-filled dash through downtown Hendersonville at the 13th annual Turkey Trot to benefit Hope Coalition! Whether you are a seasoned runner, casual stroller, or just in it for the costumes, this all-ages event is open to everyone!
The unsanctioned race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. and begins on Main St. in front of the First Citizens Plaza! Runners will trot through downtown Hendersonville and loop around to end the race back at the Plaza. Runners and walkers should plan to be off the course by 10:30am, leaving you plenty of time to feast. The race goes on rain, shine, or snow, so dress for the weather and make it memorable!
What's included with your registration?
FREE long-sleeve Turkey Trot Tee - FREE Tee offer ends 11/10/2025 at midnight. A limited number of Tees will be available for purchase the morning of the run @ $20.00 each.
Goody Bags
Fun Prizes for fastest Male, Fastest Female, Fastest Youth (12 and under), Best Costume, and Best Pet Costume!
September 15- October 3: Early Bird Registration: $25
October 4-October 31:Wobble Wobble Registration: $28
November 1-November 24: Gobble Gobble Registration: $30
November 25-27 8am: Almost Roasted Registration: $35
Want to support Hope Coalition virtually? Register and run on your own time and make your own course!
Packet Pickup
Wednesday: November 26, 2025 10-4pm,Hope Coalition Youth Connection Center, 301 N Justice St.
Thursday: November27,2025 7:30-8:30am-Race Start
Any unclaimed packets may be sold after 8:30am
Hope Coalition's mission is dedicated to preventing substance misuse among youth and focusing on long-term recovery for anyone impacted by alcohol and drug addiction. We believe intervention, prevention, and connection makes our community stronger and healthier for all. Thank you for your support!
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Running
Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hendersonville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 5:18 PM local time (EST) in Hendersonville on November 26, 2026 — 10h 02m of daylight.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Hendersonville
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- Hendersonville 5K Races 3 races
- Hendersonville Running Calendar 2026 3 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, 3 Hendersonville events
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