North Carolina · 8K · 5K · 1-Mile Fun Run
CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot
CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot is a 8K, 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 12,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Field size
- ~12,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- 8K, 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, Tot Trot
- Field size
- About 12,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (SouthPark)
- Registration
- trisignup.com
- Official website
- southparkclt.org
About the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot
A nearly four-decade-old Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition starting and finishing at SouthPark, offering an 8K and 5K plus fun runs. It is the largest running event in North Carolina by participation.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Largest race in North Carolina; record 11,202 participants in 2024; named one of the 20/30 best Thanksgiving turkey trots in the U.S.
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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot offer?
- 8K, 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot.
- How many people run the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot?
- About 12,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at trisignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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