Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

Event Overview

Join us for the 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K!

Kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun-filled dash through Hendersonville at the 14th annual Turkey Trot to benefit Hope Coalition! Whether you are a seasoned runner, casual stroller, or just in it for the costumes, this event is open to all ages!

Race Details

• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: 160 6th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC
• Start Time: Kicks off at 8:30 a.m. in front of City Hall
• Course: The route will start on 6th Avenue, continuing down Main Street to the Ecusta Trail and looping back on 5th Avenue to finish at City Hall.

Registration Information

• Early Bird Registration: July 23 - October 3: $28
• Wobble Wobble Registration: October 4 - October 31: $31
• Gobble Gobble Registration: November 1 - November 23: $34
• Almost Roasted Registration: November 24 - 26 8am: $38

Packet Pickup

• Monday: November 23, 2026, 1-4pm
• Wednesday & Thursday: November 24 & 25, 2026, 10-4pm, at Hope Coalition Youth Connection Center, 301 N Justice St.
• Race Day: November 26, 2026, 7:30-8:30am - Any unclaimed packets may be sold after 8:30am on race day.

Incentives and Prizes

A long-sleeve Turkey Trot tee is FREE with registration but not guaranteed after November 10th at midnight. A limited number of tees will be available for purchase the morning of the run at $25 each. Please note children sizes are only available in short sleeves.

There will be Fun Prizes for:

• Fastest Male
• Fastest Female
• Fastest Youth Male & Female (12 and under)
• Best Costume
• Best Group Costume
• Best Individual Costume
• Farthest Traveled
• Best Pet Costume

Support for Hope Coalition

If you can’t join on Thanksgiving and still want to support Hope Coalition, you can still register and run on your own time and make your own course!

Organization Mission

Hope Coalition's mission is dedicated to preventing substance misuse among youth and focusing on long-term recovery for anyone impacted by alcohol and drug addiction. We believe intervention, prevention, and connection make our community stronger and healthier for all. Thank you for your support!

Additional Information

All registrations are non-refundable.

Link to Register

For more information and registration, visit: Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K