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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
877 Ulco Drive, Franklin NC
5K · 1 Mile
36–56°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
40–62°F
dry
2024
44–58°F
rain
2023
33–49°F
dry
2022
36–62°F
dry
2021
31–50°F
dry
2020
45–66°F
rain
2019
35–60°F
dry
2018
32–47°F
dry
2017
33–54°F
dry
2016
36–56°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
36°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Gobble! Gobble! Join others for Franklin, NC's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk on November 27, 2025 THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!! (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC)
This is the 12th year anniversary of Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN Run/Walk (All Ages) and we are planning to make this year's fundraiser for Special Olympics of Macon County, NC the best yet! Visit our Facebook Event page for details & announcements. Facebook Event Page Link: Cold Turkey 5K Info
***T-Shirt and Bib pickup will be held from 4-5:30pm on Wednesday the 26th (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC and the morning of the race starting at 7:30am.
Race day registration/Race packet pickup begins at 7:30am.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM
Cold Turkey 5K starts at 9:00AM - 1 hour cut off for the 5K
The first 200 5K PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE RACERS/20 Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (All Ages) WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT (Event shirts are LIMITED on race day) You must register before November 9, 2026 to be guaranteed event shirt (For the 5K & Fun Run)
5K: Awards to the overall 1st-3rd male & female winners & 1st-3rd age division winners.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (10 years old and under): Awards to the overall 1st-Every Little Turkey racer will receive a completion award.
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