Asheville Turkey Trot 2025

🦃 Race Overview

The 25th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 27, 2025. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank.

📅 Registration Information

• Online Registration: Opens March 31, 2025!
• Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 26 | 3pm - 6pm at TBD for 2025
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Thursday, November 27 | 7am - 8:30am at Pack Square in Downtown Asheville
• Registration Fees: With shirt: $45 for the 5K or $25 for 1 miler: No shirt: $25 for the 5K or $10 for the 1 miler.

🏃‍♂️ Race Day Details

Keep in mind shirts aren't guaranteed during late registration. If not registered by November 1, shirts are not guaranteed.

• Start Location: The race starts on Woodfin St. in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park.
• Pet Policy: Please note, due to restrictions, NO DOGS/PETS are allowed.
• Course Closure: The course is not completely closed so this is for safety purposes.
• Timing: Race timing will be provided by Right On Time Productions.

📍 Course Information

All race-related info on www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com

Link to course map on Strava!

🗺️ Turn by Turn Directions for Turkey Trot 5K

1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the downtown YMCA
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right.
3. To the top of the hill, turn right on E. Chestnut St.
4. Turn left on Charlotte.
5. Follow Charlotte St to Evelyn Place, turn left.
6. Follow Evelyn place, crossing Edwin/Kimberly to Murdock St, turn left onto Murdock.
7. Follow Murdock to Hillside St, turn right.
8. Hillside to N. Liberty, turn left.
9. Follow Liberty, crossing Chestnut St to Orange St, turn left.
10. Follow Orange to Central Ave., turn right onto Central.
11. Follow Central Ave down to Woodfin St, turn left on Woodfin.
12. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle.
13. Turn right onto College St.
14. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park.

👟 Turn by Turn Directions for Gobble Wobble 1 Mile

1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the First Congregational Church
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right.
3. Turn left on Orange Street.
4. Turn left on S. Liberty Street.
5. Turn left on Elm Street.
6. Turn right on Central Avenue.
7. Turn left on Woodfin Street.
8. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle.
9. Turn right onto College St.
10. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park.