17th Annual Butterball 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Salisbury, North Carolina
- Price $33.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 17th Annual Butterball 5K on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, in the charming city of Salisbury, Rowan! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in a fun-filled 5K Run/Walk while the turkey is cooking, making it the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and continues until 8:25 a.m., with the race set to start promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Compete for a chance to win fantastic prizes, with over $500 in awards up for grabs! Categories include the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each age group from 14 and under to 70 plus. Participants will also receive a commemorative t-shirt, adding to the festive spirit of the day. Plus, all proceeds support vital local causes like Prevent Child Abuse Rowan and The Terrie Hess House. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, mark your calendars and join us for a morning of community, competition, and giving back!
Compete for a chance to win fantastic prizes, with over $500 in awards up for grabs! Categories include the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in each age group from 14 and under to 70 plus. Participants will also receive a commemorative t-shirt, adding to the festive spirit of the day. Plus, all proceeds support vital local causes like Prevent Child Abuse Rowan and The Terrie Hess House. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, mark your calendars and join us for a morning of community, competition, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
This event is a 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning while the turkey is cooking!
On-site registration ($35 race day), race check-in and packet pickup - 7:30 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
For more information visit www.theforumfitness.com [https://www.theforumfitness.com].
Awards:
Top 3 overall, male and female in 5K
Top 3 in each age group, male and female in 5K
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards
Over $500.00 in prizes!
5K Age Groups:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, & 70 plus
All proceeds to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Rowan & The Terrie Hess House. Feel free to make a donation even if you cannot participate or a donation exceeding the amount of the registration fee.
Race participants receive a t-shirt!
Course Description - Take a right out of the Forum. Travel up South Main Street then right on Airport Rd. Take a right on Airport Loop Road then another right onto Red Acres Road. Finally, take a left back onto South Main Street traveling north ending at the Forum.
Timing and race results will be done by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
On-site registration ($35 race day), race check-in and packet pickup - 7:30 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
For more information visit www.theforumfitness.com [https://www.theforumfitness.com].
Awards:
Top 3 overall, male and female in 5K
Top 3 in each age group, male and female in 5K
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards
Over $500.00 in prizes!
5K Age Groups:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, & 70 plus
All proceeds to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Rowan & The Terrie Hess House. Feel free to make a donation even if you cannot participate or a donation exceeding the amount of the registration fee.
Race participants receive a t-shirt!
Course Description - Take a right out of the Forum. Travel up South Main Street then right on Airport Rd. Take a right on Airport Loop Road then another right onto Red Acres Road. Finally, take a left back onto South Main Street traveling north ending at the Forum.
Timing and race results will be done by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
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