Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run
About this race
The Hickory Foundation YMCA is excited to announce that we will celebrate the 25th Annual Hickory Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Fun Run on Saturday - November 21st, 2026. Proceeds from this race help the Y carry out its Mission to provide programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body to make Hickory a stronger community. Your race entry fee and generous Donations will help to continue this support in our community.
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5K Run/Walk
10K Run
Phantom 5K
This “Do It Yourself” event will allow participants to run or walk at any time and any location that is convenient and safe for you and your families. Run a local 5K or 10K route (like the Turkey Trot courses), around the block, on trails,12.5 laps around the track, or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in North Carolina - so please invite friends and family in other states or countries to join the fun.
Phantom 10K
This “Do It Yourself” event will allow participants to run or walk at any time and any location that is convenient and safe for you and your families. Run a local 5K or 10K route (like the Turkey Trot courses), around the block, on trails,12.5 laps around the track, or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in North Carolina - so please invite friends and family in other states or countries to join the fun.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Hickory.
About Hickory
Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run takes place in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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- Hickory 5K Races Best Hickory routes for beginners and speed work.
- Hickory Half Marathons Top-rated 21.1K courses in the Hickory area.
- Hickory Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
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