Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K Race Information

<p>&#x1f3c3;‍♂️ <strong>15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K</strong> &#x1f983;<br />Run. Give. Celebrate.</p> <p>Join us for the <strong>15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K</strong>—a fun, family-friendly way to kick off your Thanksgiving while making a meaningful impact in our community! All proceeds benefit <strong>The Christian Mission</strong>, providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and educational programs to over <strong>4,000 local individuals and families in need.</strong></p> <p><strong>Why Run?</strong><br />Be a part of breaking the cycle of poverty—one step at a time. Whether you&#39;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.</p> <p><strong>Want to Give More?</strong><br />Donations of <strong>canned goods or shelf-stable food items</strong> are welcomed and appreciated on race day!</p> <p><strong>Not running or walking but still want to be part of the fun? </strong>Sign up <a href="https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=0bhityxiiz523g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong></a> to volunteer! Your time and energy will help make the Turkey Trot a success and directly support neighbors in need.</p> <p> <br />&#x1f4cd; <strong>Location</strong><br />919 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115</p> <p>&#x1f5d3;️<strong> Packet Pickup</strong><br />Pick up your race packet early to avoid race-day lines and explore The Christian Mission’s impact firsthand!</p> <p><strong>Monday, Nov 24</strong>: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM<br /><strong>Tuesday, Nov 25</strong>: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM<br /><strong>Wednesday, Nov 26</strong>: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM<br /> <br />&#x1f3c1; Race Day Schedule – Thursday, November 27th<br /><strong>8:00 AM</strong>: Participant Arrival<br /><strong>8:30 AM</strong>: Kids Fun Run (½ mile for ages 10 &amp; under)<br /><strong>9:00 AM</strong>: 5K Start<br /><strong>Important: No race-day registration or bib pickup on race day after 8:30 AM.</strong><br />&#x1f4cd; [<strong>Race Map</strong> – <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:c3d07f9f-9195-49dd-a654-fd6fd3edc941" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Here</a>]</p> <p> <br />&#x1f3c6; <strong>SWAG &amp; AWARDS</strong><br />The <strong>Top 3</strong> Overall Male &amp; Female finishers receive running store gift cards.<br />Top 3 finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat<br /><strong>Register by November 1</strong> to receive a race t-shirt designed by Freeman Screen Printers<br /> <br /><strong>Additional Notes:</strong><br />All registrations are <strong>non-refundable</strong> and considered a donation to The Christian Mission<br /><strong>T-shirts guaranteed only for registrations received before November 1—so sign up early!</strong><br />Food donations gratefully accepted on race day<br /> </p> <p>Let’s lace up, give back, and trot toward a stronger community.<br /><strong>Register today and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable—for you and for those in need!</strong></p> <p>Not running this year? You can still be part of the impact—sign up to volunteer <a href="https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=0bhityxiiz523g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> and help make the Turkey Trot a success for everyone.</p>