North Carolina · 5K · 1K
University City Turkey Trot
University City Turkey Trot is a 5K and 1K event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- universitycityturkeytrot.com
About the University City Turkey Trot
Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 8AM for the 13th annual University City Turkey Trot!! A huge thanks to all the participants who have supported this awesome community race through the years! Join fellow runners, walkers, and our fans on Thanksgiving Day for a 5k walk/run designed for all of University City to enjoy! After the race, cool down and indulge in a post-race mini feast featuring food, drinks, games and music. The University City Turkey Trot features a 5k run/walk; a fun run for kids of …
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University City Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the University City Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the University City Turkey Trot held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the University City Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K and 1K.
- How do I register for the University City Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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