In 57 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
241 Town Center Drive., Locust NC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
40–59°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
56–72°F
dry
2024
50–67°F
dry
2023
32–52°F
dry
2022
41–62°F
dry
2021
37–55°F
rain
2020
56–70°F
rain
2019
36–62°F
dry
2018
40–59°F
dry
2017
42–58°F
dry
2016
44–58°F
dry
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About this race
🦃 Race Overview
- Event: Locust's Second Annual Turkey Trot 5-K!
- Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: 241 Town Center Drive, Locust, NC
- URL: Gobble Gobble 5K
🏃♀️ Event Details
- Time: Thanksgiving morning at 8:00am
- Start Point: Locust Town Center
- Route: Same as the Locust Elfie 5K
- Participants in 2025: 387 registered runners
🥧 Community Impact
- Donation: Over $1200 to the SCCM Community Table in 2025
- Practice Run: Great prep for the Elfie run just a week later
- Family Friendly: Everyone is welcome, from runners to walkers
- Tradition: Help establish a new local Thanksgiving tradition!
👨👩👧👦 Join the Fun!
- Friends and Family: Bring them along to enjoy the day
- Dress Code: Best turkey hats encouraged!
- Memories: Create new memories right here at home
- Get Involved: Be part of a community event!
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