Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

🦃 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

Run. Give. Celebrate.

🎉 Event Overview

Join us for the 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K - a fun, family-friendly way to kick off your Thanksgiving while making a meaningful impact in our community! All proceeds benefit The Christian Mission, providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and educational programs to over 6,000 local individuals and families in need.

🏃 Why Run?

• Impact: Be a part of breaking the cycle of poverty - one step at a time.
• Community: Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking/jogging with friends and family, your participation helps create a healthier, more hopeful holiday season for your neighbors in need.

🎁 Want to Give More?

Donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items are welcomed and appreciated on race day!

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Not running or walking but still want to be part of the fun? Sign up here to volunteer! Your time and energy will help make the Turkey Trot a success and directly support neighbors in need.

📍 Location

919 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115

🚗 Parking Information

We kindly encourage you to arrive early to find parking. Parking options include:

• Food Lion: 971 N. Main
• Christ Community Church: 615 N Main St
• Mi Veracruz: 761 N. Main
• James McCall: Allstate: 961 N. Main
• Patisserie Café: 627 N Main St

Please look for our clearly marked information table for any questions, or ask one of The Christian Mission staff members wearing neon safety vests for assistance.

📦 Packet Pickup

Pick up your race packet early to avoid race-day lines and explore The Christian Mission’s impact firsthand!

Monday, Nov. 24: 11:00 am–2:00 pm & 4:00–7:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 25: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 26: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

📅 Race Day Schedule

Thursday, November 27th:

• 8:00 AM: Participant Arrival
• 8:30 AM: Kids Fun Run (½ mile for ages 10 & under)
• 9:00 AM: 5K Start
• Important: No race-day registration or bib pickup on race day after 8:30 AM.

📍 [Race Map – Here]

🏅 SWAG & Awards

The Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers receive running store gift cards. Top 3 finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat.

Register by November 1 to receive a race t-shirt designed by Freeman Screen Printers.

Additional Notes:

• Non-refundable: All registrations are non-refundable and considered a donation to The Christian Mission.
• Early Registration: T-shirts guaranteed only for registrations received before November 1—so sign up early!
• Food Donations: Food donations gratefully accepted on race day.

👟 Join Us!

Let’s lace up, give back, and trot toward a stronger community. Register today and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable—for you and for those in need!

Not running this year? You can still be part of the impact—sign up to volunteer here and help make the Turkey Trot a success for everyone.