Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K 🦃
Run. Give. Celebrate.

Join us for the 16th 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?
Financial donations and donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items are welcomed and appreciated on race day! There will be a designated drop off area for canned good/shelf-stable food donations. 

Not running or walking but still want to be part of the fun? Please send an email to toverholt@thechristianmission for info on how 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

🚗 Parking Information
We kindly encourage you to arrive early to find parking. Parking options include Christ Community Church (615 N Main St), Mi Veracruz (761 N. Main), James McCall: Allstate (961 N. Main), Patisserie Café (627 N Main St), and other nearby parking lots of closed businesses. 

🗓️ Packet Pickup
Pick up your race packet early to avoid race-day lines and explore The Christian Mission’s impact firsthand! Located at The Christian Mission (919 North Main St. in Mooresville)

Monday, Nov. 23: 10:00 am–2:00 pm & 5:00–7:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 24: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 25: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

 
🏁 Race Day Schedule – Thursday, November 26th

8:00 AM – Participant arrival, on-site registration, packet pickup (for anyone who hasn't picked up yet), and pre-race activities
8:30 AM – Kids Fun Run (½ mile for ages 10 & under)
9:00 AM – Wave 1: Competitive runners (estimated finish time under 25 minutes)
9:05 AM – Wave 2: Recreational runners (estimated finish time 25–40 minutes)
9:10 AM – Wave 3: Walkers, families with young children, and participants with strollers

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 Turkey Trot treat
Register by November 12 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 are only guaranteed for registrations received before November 12—so sign up early!
Food donations gratefully accepted on race day - there will be a donation spot available. 
 

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—email toverholt@thechristianmission for information on how to sign up to volunteer and help make the Turkey Trot a success for everyone.

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