Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot

  • Date Thu 26th November 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Lumberton, North Carolina
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a healthy dose of fun at the Annual Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Lumberton, Robeson! This exciting event features a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run, making it perfect for families, friends, and community members of all skill levels. Join us at 8 AM as we celebrate fitness and gratitude, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Lumberton.

Participants who register early will be rewarded with a commemorative Turkey Trot shirt, and everyone can enjoy delightful snacks and photo opportunities at the finish line. With a flat course that's easy to navigate and plenty of parking available, it's a fantastic way to embrace the holiday spirit while getting some exercise before the big feast. So lace up your shoes, don your festive attire, and join us for this cherished local tradition—because you can't have Thanksgiving without a Turkey Trot!

Organiser's Description

IMPORTANT RACE DAY INFO!

This 5K or 1 mile is great for families, friends, and communities of all skill levels. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR THIS FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

SPONSORS:
Robeson Road Runners is a volunteer-led nonprofit. We are only able to achieve certain things through our community sponsors. Please take a look at the names of our sponsors, follow them on social media, give a shout-out or tag, and support them directly if you get the opportunity. This year's shirts are so fun and the decorations/snacks are going to be a real treat. It's all thanks to these people:

Chick-fil-A Roberts Avenue-Jackson Court

PARKING:
Lots of parking available downtown! We will be shutting down Elm St. between 4th and 3rd during the race for our finish line so we do not recommend parking there. The Downtown Square, 3rd St., Chestnut St., and Courthouse Parking lot, just to name a few, are all convenient to start and finish lines.

RUNSIGNUP PRE-REGISTERED:
We will be handing out your shirts the morning of the Turkey Trot, starting at 7 am. Follow the signs to the pre-registration shirt pickup area. We will have 5 pickup lines based on LAST name. This will hopefully keep the lines moving and get you in and out quickly. THE SHIRT SIZE PICKED AT REGISTRATION IS THE SIZE THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN.
You have already signed the electronic waiver! No need to do anything else but pick up your shirt. Use all that free time to browse around 219 Elm, buy a hot chocolate, or stretch so you don't be a "turkey" and pull something.

DAY OF SIGNUPS:
You will need to go to Downtown Lumberton, under the UNC Health Pavilion. Follow the signs to the DAY OF REGISTRATION table. Waivers will need to be signed. We will have a limited number of shirts to hand out to Day-Of Participants. This will be on a first come, first served, cannot guarantee sizes, basis.

COURSE AND RUN:
Attached is our 5K route and 1 mile route. The course is marked with directional signs as well as spray painted turn signs on the street. The course is very flat with one slightly downhill section near the river. Please be careful of slipping if it's wet or if there are leaves!
We will head over from the Downtown Square/Pavilion to our starting line on Chestnut Street at 8 AM. This is a great opportunity to warm up as we walk/jog over. We will have a quick race briefing and get you trotting ASAP.

AFTER:
We will have some photo opportunities, fun snacks, and post run recovery items at the finish line.



We feel very blessed that you are choosing to spend part of your day with us! Can't have Thanksgiving without a Turkey (Trot)!
The Robeson Road Runners Crew





















male sign Robeson Road Runners Annual Turkey Trot 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run
Thanksgiving Morning 8 am| Lumberton, NC

Start your Thanksgiving Day the healthy way at the Annual Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Robeson Road Runners! This fun, family-friendly event brings together runners and walkers of all ages to celebrate fitness, community, and gratitude before the big feast.

Whether youre racing for a personal best or enjoying a brisk walk with friends and family, the Turkey Trot is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Each participant who registers before November 12th will be guaranteed a fun Turkey Trot shirt!

Event Highlights:
Scenic 5K route through Lumberton
Free commemorative Turkey Trot t-shirt (while supplies last)
Fun, family atmospherestrollers and costumes welcome!

So lace up your shoes, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for one of Lumbertons favorite Thanksgiving traditions!

Questions or sponsorship inquiries?
Contact:
📧 info@robesonroadrunners.com
Marie Amsdill 786-234-7816
Owen Thomas 919-889-2514

Races

  • Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    Free

    OPENS 01 AUG

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201 N Chestnut St, Lumberton, 28358, NC, United States

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