Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Franklin, North Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to gobble up some fun at the annual Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk in Franklin, North Carolina! Taking place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, this festive event promises a day of excitement for participants of all ages. The Cold Turkey 5K race kicks off at 9:00 AM, while the Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk for kids aged 10 and under starts at 8:30 AM. Both events will take place at the beautiful Tassee Shelter located at 877 Ulco Drive.
This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Cold Turkey 5K, and it's all for a fantastic cause – supporting the Special Olympics of Macon County, NC. Participants are encouraged to register early, as the first 200 pre-registered runners will receive a limited edition event shirt. With awards for top finishers in various categories and a completion award for all Little Turkeys, this event is sure to be a memorable celebration of community spirit and athleticism. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving with a healthy and joyous activity!
This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Cold Turkey 5K, and it's all for a fantastic cause – supporting the Special Olympics of Macon County, NC. Participants are encouraged to register early, as the first 200 pre-registered runners will receive a limited edition event shirt. With awards for top finishers in various categories and a completion award for all Little Turkeys, this event is sure to be a memorable celebration of community spirit and athleticism. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving with a healthy and joyous activity!
Organiser's Description
Gobble! Gobble! Join others for Franklin, NC's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk on November 26, 2026 THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!! (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE FRANKLIN, NC)
THIS IS THE 13TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF COLD TURKEY 5K & LITTLE TURKEYS FUN RUN/WALK (ALL AGES) AND WE ARE PLANNING TO MAKE THIS YEAR'S FUNDRAISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MACON COUNTY, NC THE BEST YET! VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR DETAILS & ANNOUNCEMENTS. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE LINK: COLD TURKEY 5K INFO [https://www.facebook.com/events/880562262967586]
***T-SHIRT AND BIB PICKUP WILL BE HELD FROM 4-5:30PM ON WEDNESDAY THE 25TH (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE FRANKLIN, NC AND THE MORNING OF THE RACE STARTING AT 7:30AM.
Race day registration/Race packet pickup begins at 7:30am.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM
Cold Turkey 5K starts at 9:00AM - 1 hour cut off for the 5K
THE FIRST 200 5K PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE RACERS/20 LITTLE TURKEYS FUN! RUN/WALK (ALL AGES) WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT (EVENT SHIRTS ARE LIMITED ON RACE DAY) YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2026 TO BE GUARANTEED EVENT SHIRT (FOR THE 5K & FUN RUN)
5K: Awards to the overall 1st-3rd male & female winners & 1st-3rd age division winners.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (10 years old and under): Awards to the overall 1st-Every Little Turkey racer will receive a completion award.
THIS IS THE 13TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF COLD TURKEY 5K & LITTLE TURKEYS FUN RUN/WALK (ALL AGES) AND WE ARE PLANNING TO MAKE THIS YEAR'S FUNDRAISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MACON COUNTY, NC THE BEST YET! VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR DETAILS & ANNOUNCEMENTS. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE LINK: COLD TURKEY 5K INFO [https://www.facebook.com/events/880562262967586]
***T-SHIRT AND BIB PICKUP WILL BE HELD FROM 4-5:30PM ON WEDNESDAY THE 25TH (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE FRANKLIN, NC AND THE MORNING OF THE RACE STARTING AT 7:30AM.
Race day registration/Race packet pickup begins at 7:30am.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM
Cold Turkey 5K starts at 9:00AM - 1 hour cut off for the 5K
THE FIRST 200 5K PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE RACERS/20 LITTLE TURKEYS FUN! RUN/WALK (ALL AGES) WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT (EVENT SHIRTS ARE LIMITED ON RACE DAY) YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2026 TO BE GUARANTEED EVENT SHIRT (FOR THE 5K & FUN RUN)
5K: Awards to the overall 1st-3rd male & female winners & 1st-3rd age division winners.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (10 years old and under): Awards to the overall 1st-Every Little Turkey racer will receive a completion award.
Races
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Cold Turkey 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
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Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$22.20
Little Turkeys aged 10 and under (All will receive a completion certificate) -
Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
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