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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
315 N Chestnut St, Lumberton NC
5K
43–61°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–75°F
dry
2024
54–70°F
dry
2023
39–56°F
dry
2022
44–62°F
dry
2021
42–59°F
rain
2020
60–71°F
dry
2019
38–63°F
dry
2018
49–67°F
dry
2017
43–62°F
dry
2016
46–61°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ Robeson Road Runners Annual Turkey Trot 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run 🦃
Thanksgiving Morning 8 am| Lumberton, NC
Start your Thanksgiving Day the healthy way at the Chick-fil-A Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Robeson Road Runners! This fun, family-friendly event brings together runners and walkers of all ages to celebrate fitness, community, and gratitude before the big feast.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a brisk walk with friends and family, the Turkey Trot is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. The first 300 participants will be guaranteed a fun Turkey Trot shirt!
Event Highlights:
🦃 Scenic 5K route through Lumberton
👕 Free commemorative Turkey Trot t-shirt (for the first 300 registered participants)
🎉 Fun, family atmosphere—strollers and costumes welcome!
So lace up your shoes, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for one of Lumberton’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions!
Questions or sponsorship inquiries?
Contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 Marie Amsdill – 786-234-7816
📞 Owen Thomas – 919-889-2514
Sponsors:
Robeson Road Runners is a volunteer-led nonprofit. We are only able to achieve certain things through our community sponsors. Please take a look at the names of our sponsors, follow them on social media, give a shout-out or tag, and support them directly if you get the opportunity. This year's shirts are so fun and the decorations/snacks are going to be a real treat. It's all thanks to these people:
Chick-fil-A Roberts Avenue-Jackson Court
Robert Price, Attorney
Faline Dial - County Commissioner
Matt Scott - District Attorney
John Lowry
City of Lumberton
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