UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT
About this race
Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 8AM for the 13th annual University City Turkey Trot!! A huge thanks to all the participants who have supported this awesome community race through the years! Join fellow runners, walkers, and our fans on Thanksgiving Day for a 5k walk/run designed for all of University City to enjoy! After the race, cool down and indulge in a post-race mini feast featuring food, drinks, games and music.
The University City Turkey Trot features a 5k run/walk; a fun run for kids of all ages; and a costume contest for all those young at heart. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place finishers overall; first and second place male and female in each age category; and three prizes are awarded for the costume contest. In addition to all that fun, participants are encouraged to take part in our annual food drive by bringing non-perishable items to support those who are less fortunate in our community.
Our awesome turkey tee shirt is always a hit! Please register early -- by Monday, November 6, 2026 by noon -- to ensure you get your awesome tee shirt ordered. Avoid disappointment and register early! Every participant is guaranteed a medal.
PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION & DATES:
Run For Your Life University 1816 E Arbors Drive Charlotte, NC 28262
Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 10:30am to 5:00pm and Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 10:30am to 3pm
RACE LOCATION: 3024 Prosperity Church Road Charlotte, NC 28269
THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP OR RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas (SCPOC) is a non‐profit 501c (3) tax exempt organization that exists to "partner" with anyone working to make a difference in the lives of patients and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease. The University City Turkey Trot benefits patients and families affected by this hereditary illness.
Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas was established in 2009. Our mission is simple: we seek to provide a network of support for patients and families affected by Sickle Cell Anemia; to raise awareness and educate the community; and to advocate for a cure. Please see our website http://sicklecellpartnersofthecarolinas.org/ for all the great things we have done in the Charlotte community to educate others and raise awareness. Your donations to this awesome cause are always welcome and are tax deductible.
Date & Time:
Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026 at 8AM
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Running
2026 University City Turkey Trot
2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Charlotte, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:12 PM local time (EST) in Charlotte on November 26, 2026 — 10h 03m of daylight.
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