In 41 days · Sat, Nov 28, 2026
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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
Commerce Street, Old Fort NC
5K
35–54°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
24–41°F
dry
2024
38–54°F
dry
2023
24–41°F
dry
2022
37–56°F
dry
2021
34–57°F
dry
2020
45–62°F
dry
2019
38–59°F
dry
2018
22–39°F
dry
2017
34–55°F
dry
2016
37–49°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
35°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join us to run-jog-walk on SATURDAY NOV 28th! Gobble Gobble! Wobble Wobble!
We will have a finisher table for athletes to select their prize as usual. Refreshments at the finish line. Race registration is free. We will be supporting Mission Ministries Alliance once again in their mission to serve our community with housing, healing and hope.
We will be accepting donations online from now until race day. If you prefer to write a check, it should be made out to: Mission Ministries Alliance and can be submitted on race day. Funds go directly to Mission Ministries Alliance. Mission Ministries Alliance improves the lives of people affected by homelessness, providing emergency shelter, housing services, counseling, rehabilitation, and crisis assistance in McDowell County. If you donate, you will receive a letter of recognition for being a warrior in our fight against homelessness in McDowell County.
Start and finish line at Hillman Beer gravel parking area on Commerce Street in Old Fort. (thank you to Hillman's for your continued support).
Grab a friend or family member and come Trot with us on Thanksgiving! 🦃🏃🏃♀️
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the race or want to know how you can help in this mission, please contact Crystal Sweatt at: [email protected]
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