Asheville Turkey Trot 2025
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Asheville, North Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration of fitness at the 25th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. This exciting event will take place in the heart of Asheville, Buncombe, with the 5K race starting on Woodfin Street in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishing at the vibrant Pack Square Park. Participants can also join in the fun with the Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run, perfect for families and runners of all ages!
Online registration is now open, so be sure to sign up early to secure your official race shirt—sizes cannot be guaranteed for those who register after November 1. Enjoy early packet pickup on Wednesday, November 26 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Fred Anderson Subaru, or take advantage of race day registration and packet pickup from 7 AM to 8:30 AM at Pack Square Park. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting MANNA Food Bank, this event is not only a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving, but it also supports a wonderful cause. Lace up your running shoes and join the community for a day of fun, fitness, and gratitude!
Online registration is now open, so be sure to sign up early to secure your official race shirt—sizes cannot be guaranteed for those who register after November 1. Enjoy early packet pickup on Wednesday, November 26 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Fred Anderson Subaru, or take advantage of race day registration and packet pickup from 7 AM to 8:30 AM at Pack Square Park. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting MANNA Food Bank, this event is not only a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving, but it also supports a wonderful cause. Lace up your running shoes and join the community for a day of fun, fitness, and gratitude!
Organiser's Description
Online Registration is OPEN!
Shirts and/or shirt sizes are not guaranteed. Register early to secure yours.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Wednesday, November 26 | 3pm - 6pm at _Fred Anderson Subaru _located at 110 S Bear Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Thursday, November 27 | 7am - 8:30am at _Pack Square in Downtown Asheville_
The 25th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 27, 2025. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank. Early packet pickup will be Wednesday, November 26 from 3pm until 6pm, at Fred Anderson Subaru (110 S Bear Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806). Race day registration is available. Keep in mind shirts aren't guaranteed during late registration. IF NOT REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 1, SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Race day packet pick up will be at Pack Square Park from 7am until 8:30am. The race starts on Woodfin St. in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park. Please note, due to restrictions NO DOGS/PETS are allowed. The course is not completely closed so this is for safety purposes. Race timing will be provided by Right On Time Productions. All race related info on www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com [https://www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com]
Link to course map on Strava! [https://www.strava.com/routes/3337866168865224070]
TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR TURKEY TROT 5K
1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the downtown YMCA
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right.
3. To the top of the hill, turn right on E. Chestnut St.
4. Turn left on Charlotte
5. Follow Charlotte St to Evelyn Place, turn left
6. Follow Evelyn place, crossing Edwin/Kimberly to Murdock St, turn left onto Murdock
7. Follow Murdock to Hillside St, tun right
8. Hillside to N. Liberty, turn left.
9. Follow Liberty, crossing Chestnut St to Orange St, turn left
10. Follow Orange to Central Ave., turn right onto Central
11. Follow Central Ave down to Woodfin St, turn left on Woodfin
12. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle
13. Turn right onto College St.
14. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park
TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR GOBBLE WOBBLE 1 MILE
1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the First Congregational Church
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right
3. Turn left on Orange Street
4. Turn left on S. Liberty Street
5. Turn left on Elm Street
6. Turn right on Central Avenue
7. Turn left of Woodfin Street
8. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle
9. Turn right onto College St.
10. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park
Shirts and/or shirt sizes are not guaranteed. Register early to secure yours.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Wednesday, November 26 | 3pm - 6pm at _Fred Anderson Subaru _located at 110 S Bear Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Thursday, November 27 | 7am - 8:30am at _Pack Square in Downtown Asheville_
The 25th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 27, 2025. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank. Early packet pickup will be Wednesday, November 26 from 3pm until 6pm, at Fred Anderson Subaru (110 S Bear Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806). Race day registration is available. Keep in mind shirts aren't guaranteed during late registration. IF NOT REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 1, SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Race day packet pick up will be at Pack Square Park from 7am until 8:30am. The race starts on Woodfin St. in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park. Please note, due to restrictions NO DOGS/PETS are allowed. The course is not completely closed so this is for safety purposes. Race timing will be provided by Right On Time Productions. All race related info on www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com [https://www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com]
Link to course map on Strava! [https://www.strava.com/routes/3337866168865224070]
TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR TURKEY TROT 5K
1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the downtown YMCA
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right.
3. To the top of the hill, turn right on E. Chestnut St.
4. Turn left on Charlotte
5. Follow Charlotte St to Evelyn Place, turn left
6. Follow Evelyn place, crossing Edwin/Kimberly to Murdock St, turn left onto Murdock
7. Follow Murdock to Hillside St, tun right
8. Hillside to N. Liberty, turn left.
9. Follow Liberty, crossing Chestnut St to Orange St, turn left
10. Follow Orange to Central Ave., turn right onto Central
11. Follow Central Ave down to Woodfin St, turn left on Woodfin
12. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle
13. Turn right onto College St.
14. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park
TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR GOBBLE WOBBLE 1 MILE
1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the First Congregational Church
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right
3. Turn left on Orange Street
4. Turn left on S. Liberty Street
5. Turn left on Elm Street
6. Turn right on Central Avenue
7. Turn left of Woodfin Street
8. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle
9. Turn right onto College St.
10. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park
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