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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
229 Seven Oaks Landing, Belmont NC
5K
41–59°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
55–72°F
dry
2024
48–67°F
rain
2023
33–51°F
dry
2022
41–62°F
dry
2021
39–53°F
rain
2020
57–70°F
rain
2019
40–61°F
dry
2018
40–58°F
dry
2017
39–58°F
dry
2016
45–59°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
41°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Start Thanksgiving morning with your McLean neighbors at The Great McLean Turkey Trot!
This is a Thanksgiving morning race all about family, friends, neighbors, and having fun. There’s no timing chip, no race bib, and no pressure to race the clock. Come run, walk, jog, or wobble your way through the neighborhood before you settle in for the big feast!
🏃♀️ Kids Mile — 8:00 AM
Kids ages 18 and under are invited to kick off the morning with a mile around the neighborhood. Grab your friends, get moving, and have some fun!
🦃 5K — 8:20 AM
The 5K will follow the same course as our last McLean race 3x mile loop in South Shore and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
👗 COME IN COSTUME!
We want to see your best turkey-themed, Thanksgiving-themed, or just plain ridiculous race-day outfit!
We’ll award three very important honors:
🦃 The Gobble Award — Most Festive
🍗 The Golden Turkey — Most Creative
🥧 The Stuffing Award — Funniest Costume
Bring the whole family, invite your friends, put on your best Thanksgiving costume, and come earn your turkey before you eat it!
📅 Thanksgiving Morning — November 26
⏰ Kids Mile: 8:00 AM
⏰ 5K: 8:20 AM
📍 South Shore Clubhouse Neighborhood
🏃 Refer to course detail in menu
Let’s make The Great McLean Turkey Trot a Thanksgiving tradition! 🧡🦃
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