4th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Old Fort, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot, taking place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the charming town of Old Fort, McDowell! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to run, jog, or walk in a festive atmosphere filled with community spirit. With a start and finish line at the Hillman Beer gravel parking area on Commerce Street, this year's Turkey Trot promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone involved.
Participants can enjoy a variety of race distances, and as always, there will be a finisher table for athletes to select their prizes. After crossing the finish line, athletes can refuel with refreshing beverages provided by Wildwood Athletics. Best of all, race registration is completely free! This year, the Turkey Trot supports the Mission Ministries Alliance, which champions the cause of homelessness in McDowell County. Donations are welcome and will directly contribute to vital programs that provide emergency shelter and housing services. Join us in making a difference while celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to pre-order your exclusive Turkey Trot shirt, available in unisex sizes for just $25. Grab your friends and family and trot into the holiday season with
Participants can enjoy a variety of race distances, and as always, there will be a finisher table for athletes to select their prizes. After crossing the finish line, athletes can refuel with refreshing beverages provided by Wildwood Athletics. Best of all, race registration is completely free! This year, the Turkey Trot supports the Mission Ministries Alliance, which champions the cause of homelessness in McDowell County. Donations are welcome and will directly contribute to vital programs that provide emergency shelter and housing services. Join us in making a difference while celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to pre-order your exclusive Turkey Trot shirt, available in unisex sizes for just $25. Grab your friends and family and trot into the holiday season with
Organiser's Description
JOIN US TO RUN-JOG-WALK ON SATURDAY NOV 22ND! GOBBLE GOBBLE! WOBBLE WOBBLE!
We are so excited to be back after skipping 2024. We will have a finisher table for athletes to select their prize as usual. Wildwood Athletics will be hosting the refreshments at the finish line. Race registration is free. We will be supporting Mission Ministries Alliance once again in their mission to serve our community with housing, healing and hope.
We will be accepting donations online from now until race day. If you prefer to write a check, it should be made out to: Mission Ministries Alliance and can be submitted on race day. Funds go directly to Mission Ministries Alliance. Mission Ministries Alliance improves the lives of people affected by homelessness, providing emergency shelter, housing services, counseling, rehabilitation, and crisis assistance in McDowell County. If you donate, you will receive a letter of recognition for being a warrior in our fight against homelessness in McDowell County.
Start and finish line at Hillman Beer gravel parking area on Commerce Street in Old Fort. (thank you to Hillman's for your continued support).
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot shirts are available for Pre-Order- Unisex $25! Long sleeve 50/50 If you want a shirt, you must Pre-Order a shirt. There will be no extras. Please Contact Jeannie Conner by email ([email protected]) to Pre-Order your shirt and pre-pay VENMO @Jeannie-Conner-2 last four digits 3891.
Grab a friend or family member and come Trot with us on Thanksgiving! female sign
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the race or want to know how you can help in this mission, please contact Crystal Sweatt at: [email protected]
We are so excited to be back after skipping 2024. We will have a finisher table for athletes to select their prize as usual. Wildwood Athletics will be hosting the refreshments at the finish line. Race registration is free. We will be supporting Mission Ministries Alliance once again in their mission to serve our community with housing, healing and hope.
We will be accepting donations online from now until race day. If you prefer to write a check, it should be made out to: Mission Ministries Alliance and can be submitted on race day. Funds go directly to Mission Ministries Alliance. Mission Ministries Alliance improves the lives of people affected by homelessness, providing emergency shelter, housing services, counseling, rehabilitation, and crisis assistance in McDowell County. If you donate, you will receive a letter of recognition for being a warrior in our fight against homelessness in McDowell County.
Start and finish line at Hillman Beer gravel parking area on Commerce Street in Old Fort. (thank you to Hillman's for your continued support).
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot shirts are available for Pre-Order- Unisex $25! Long sleeve 50/50 If you want a shirt, you must Pre-Order a shirt. There will be no extras. Please Contact Jeannie Conner by email ([email protected]) to Pre-Order your shirt and pre-pay VENMO @Jeannie-Conner-2 last four digits 3891.
Grab a friend or family member and come Trot with us on Thanksgiving! female sign
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the race or want to know how you can help in this mission, please contact Crystal Sweatt at: [email protected]
Races
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4TH Annual Turkey Trot
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
Free
Start and finish line will be in the gravel parking lot at Hillman Brewery on Commerce Street. Map coming soon!
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