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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
1401 Millbridge Parkway, Waxhaw NC
5K
41–60°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
53–71°F
dry
2024
49–68°F
rain
2023
33–51°F
dry
2022
42–62°F
dry
2021
37–56°F
rain
2020
58–71°F
dry
2019
38–62°F
dry
2018
39–59°F
dry
2017
43–59°F
dry
2016
45–60°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
The Turkey Trot at MillBridge
Get a head start on those pumpkin pie calories at the 12th Annual MillBridge Turkey Trot! Run, walk, or trot your way through the streets of MillBridge in this Thanksgiving morning 5K. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun community tradition—all are welcome!
Donations will be accepted to help support Special Olympics.
Prizes and More!
Participants will receive a t-shirt (guaranteed only with registration by November 1st). The top finishers in each age group will receive awards and special prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female overall finishers.
Registration
Register online before November 1st for early turkey pricing.
October 1 - October 31: $25
November 1 - November 26: $30
Online registration closes at 11:59pm on November 25th.
Packets/check in will be available the day before the race in the Community House at 12:00pm until 6:00pm and on race day starting at 6:30 am.
The race is open to all ages. Results will be listed online.
Just for Kids!
We will have a Kids’ Turkey Dash across from the Community House at 7:30am. This race is free and for kids under 10.
Awards
Awards will be given to the following:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
And 1st place of Male and Female in each Age Group.
12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Older
**This is a Rain or Shine event and is Non-Refundable.
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