NorthStone Turkey Trot
About this race
Join us for the Annual NorthStone Turkey Trot
"Huffin' & Puffin' for Turkey & Stuffin'"
Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026
Registration Options
- 5K Run/Walk with t-shirt & timing chip - $20
- Includes t-shirt (guaranteed if you register by November 10)
- Includes timing chip for official results
- 5K Run/Walk (no shirt, no chip) - FREE
- Just come out, run or walk, and enjoy the fun!
- No registration fee
- Kids Fun Run with t-shirt - $12
- Includes t-shirt (guaranteed if you register by November 10)
- Open to kids ages 7 & under
- All kids will get a medal
- Kids Fun Run (no shirt) - FREE
- Open to kids ages 7 & under
- All kids will get a medal (please register so we have enough medals!)
Event details:
7:00am - Packet pick-up begins
8:00am - Kids fun run
8:30am - 5k (timed and non-timed)
Benefactors:
100% of proceeds will go to the local charity, A Giving Spirit Foundation. A Giving Spirit Foundation (AGSF) is a Lake Norman based charity that provides financial assistance to Charlotte-area mothers facing a medical crisis. Since 2008, AGSF has provided nearly $400,000 in grants to help women pay for family expenses such as medical bills, utilities, groceries, and rent. We are an entirely volunteer based organization and are thankful for the support of our local community to help these moms in need! Please select the donate tab to contribute. There is also the option during the registration process.Medals
- Kids Fun Run: all runners receive a finisher medal
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Timed 5k:
- 1st Place Overall Male and Female
- Age Groups Male and Female: 7 & under, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5k Course Description:
Start at Club Entrance on Northstone Drive, proceed around the Northstone Drive circle to Cadgwith Cove, then turn right on Northstone Drive to Willington Drive. Proceed down Willingdon and turn around at Ulsten Drive and back down Willington Drive and back to Club Entrance on Northstone Drive.Pick your distance
Running
5k Timed Run/Walk
This division is a timed event and you must wear a bib # with a timing chip to obtain your official race time.
5k Non-Timed Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run with Shirt
Finisher medals for all kids fun runners.
Kids Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Huntersville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:11 PM local time (EST) in Huntersville on November 26, 2026 — 10h 02m of daylight.
Course
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- 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, 10 Huntersville events
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