5th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- 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 5th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 28th, 2026! Taking place in the charming town of Old Fort, McDowell, this exciting event invites participants to run, jog, or walk for a great cause. With a picturesque start and finish line at Hillman Beer gravel parking area on Commerce Street, this race promises to be a delightful way to celebrate the Thanksgiving spirit.
Join us for a fun-filled day that includes a finisher table where athletes can select their prizes and refreshments waiting at the finish line. Best of all, race registration is completely free! This year, we are proud to support Mission Ministries Alliance, an organization dedicated to providing housing, healing, and hope to those in need. Participants are encouraged to donate online before race day or bring checks made out to Mission Ministries Alliance on the day of the event. Donors will receive a letter of recognition for their generous contributions to fighting homelessness in McDowell County. So grab your friends and family, and come trot with us to make a difference in our community!
Join us for a fun-filled day that includes a finisher table where athletes can select their prizes and refreshments waiting at the finish line. Best of all, race registration is completely free! This year, we are proud to support Mission Ministries Alliance, an organization dedicated to providing housing, healing, and hope to those in need. Participants are encouraged to donate online before race day or bring checks made out to Mission Ministries Alliance on the day of the event. Donors will receive a letter of recognition for their generous contributions to fighting homelessness in McDowell County. So grab your friends and family, and come trot with us to make a difference in our community!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US TO RUN-JOG-WALK ON SATURDAY NOV 28TH! GOBBLE GOBBLE! WOBBLE WOBBLE!
We will have a finisher table for athletes to select their prize as usual. 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).
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: crystal.sweatt@m3life.org
We will have a finisher table for athletes to select their prize as usual. 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).
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: crystal.sweatt@m3life.org
Races
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5TH Annual Turkey Trot
Sat 28th November 2026 (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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