NorthStone Turkey Trot

NorthStone Turkey Trot Race Information

<h4><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>Join us for the Annual NorthStone Turkey Trot</b></span></h4> <h4><i><span style="color:#34495e">&#34;Huffin&#39; &amp; Puffin&#39; for Turkey &amp; Stuffin&#39;&#34;</span></i></h4> <h4><span style="color:#ba372a"><b>Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025</b></span></h4> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Registration Options</span></strong></h3> <ul><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"><strong>5K Run/Walk with t-shirt &amp; timing chip - $20</strong></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Includes t-shirt (guaranteed if you register by November 10)</span></li><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Includes timing chip for official results </span></li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>5K Run/Walk (no shirt, no chip) - FREE</strong></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Just come out, run or walk, and enjoy the fun!</span></li><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">No registration fee</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Kids Fun Run with t-shirt - $12</strong></span> <ul><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Includes t-shirt (guaranteed if you register by November 10)</span></li><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Open to kids ages 7 &amp; under</span></li><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">All kids will get a medal</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <ul><li style="line-height:1;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Kids Fun Run (no shirt) - FREE</strong></span> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Open to kids ages 7 &amp; under</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">All kids will get a medal (please register so we have enough medals!)</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:#34495e"><strong>Online registration closes on November 25.</strong> If you do not register, <span style="text-decoration:underline">you are still welcome </span>to come to the Turkey Trot for the free run/walk option (timing chip registration will not be available on Thanksgiving morning). </span></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 );font-size:14pt"><span style="color:#34495e">This is a <strong>fundraising event,</strong> and we will be asking for donations for the local charity (either through registration or on race day). </span></span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:14pt"><b><span style="color:#34495e">Please register everyone who will be participating, so we can plan the event accordingly (i.e., kids fun run has finisher medals for all, so we need to know how many kids will be there).</span></b></span></h5> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong><span style="color:#34495e"><u>Event details:</u></span></strong></h3> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 );font-size:14pt"><b>7:00am - Packet pick-up begins</b></span></h4> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 );font-size:14pt"><b>8:00am - Kids fun run</b></span></h4> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 );font-size:14pt"><b>8:30am - 5k (timed and non-timed)</b></span></h4> <h4> </h4> <h3><strong><span style="color:#34495e"><u>Benefactors:</u></span></strong></h3> <h5><span style="font-size:14pt"><b><span style="color:#34495e">100% of proceeds will go to the local charity, <a href="https://www.agivingspiritfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A Giving Spirit Foundation</a>. </span></b></span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:14pt"><i>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!</i></span></h5> <h5><span style="font-size:14pt"><b><span style="color:#34495e">Please select the donate tab to contribute.  There is also the option during the registration process.</span></b></span></h5> <h4> </h4> <h4><strong><span style="color:#34495e"><u>Medals</u></span></strong></h4> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e"><strong>Kids Fun Run:</strong> all runners receive a finisher medal</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><strong><span style="color:#34495e">Timed 5k: </span></strong></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">1st Place Overall Male and Female  </span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">Age Groups Male and Female: </span><b>7 &amp; under, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, </b><b>60-69, 70&#43;</b></h5> </li></ul> </li></ul> <h4> </h4> <h3><strong><span style="color:#34495e"><u>5k Course Description:</u></span></strong></h3> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">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.</span></h5>