Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price $20.00 - $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join the community for the 18th Annual Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K and Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the heart of Concord, Cabarrus! This festive, non-competitive charity event welcomes all ages and abilities, making it the perfect way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including a 1-mile Fun Run starting at 8:30 AM and a 5K Run/Walk that begins at 9:00 AM. For the little ones, a delightful Toddler Trot will kick off at 8:15 AM—no registration needed!
As you lace up your running shoes, know that your participation helps support great causes. This year's main charity is the Junior Charity League of Concord, dedicated to improving lives through volunteerism. Additional contributions will benefit the Opportunity House and Pet Lifeline Alliance, while non-perishable food items will be collected for the Second Harvest Backpack Program. With entry fees starting at just $20 for children and $30 for adults, this event is not only a fun way to stay active but also an opportunity to give back to the community. Don't miss out on the fun—register by November
As you lace up your running shoes, know that your participation helps support great causes. This year's main charity is the Junior Charity League of Concord, dedicated to improving lives through volunteerism. Additional contributions will benefit the Opportunity House and Pet Lifeline Alliance, while non-perishable food items will be collected for the Second Harvest Backpack Program. With entry fees starting at just $20 for children and $30 for adults, this event is not only a fun way to stay active but also an opportunity to give back to the community. Don't miss out on the fun—register by November
Organiser's Description
Join your friends and neighbors for the 18TH ANNUAL LAUREL PARK TURKEY DAY 5K/FUN RUN! This non-competitive charity event is open to everyone. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.
CHARITIES
This year's main charity is the Junior Charity League of Concord [https://www.jclofconcord.com], whose mission is to improve the lives of our neighbors through active volunteerism by providing basic needs, educational programs and social services.
We'll also make a financial contribution to:
* Opportunity House [https://www.opphouse.net/about-us], whose mission is to serve the people of Cabarrus County by providing resources to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of people experiencing homelessness, addiction, or recent incarceration.
* Pet Lifeline Alliance [https://www.facebook.com/PetLifelineAlliance/], a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter, its adopters, and the pets in their care.
Additionally, we'll be collecting non-perishable items for the Second Harvest Backpack Program [https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/programs/feeding-children] at Weddington Hills Elementary School. This program provides a backpack full of nutritious, ready to eat or easy to prepare foods that is sent home on weekends and holidays when school meals are not available.
ENTRY FEES*
Adults 13 and up: $30
Children 12 and under: $20
Shirt Only: $20 (available through Nov 11)
*Entry fees increase by $5.00 after November 11.
REGISTER BY NOV 11 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. Limited shirts available while supplies last.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP
Online registration closes NOV 23.
In-person registration and packet pickup will be NOV 25 FROM 5:00 - 6:30 PM and NOV 26 FROM 7:30 - 8:15 AM at the LAUREL PARK CLUBHOUSE.
RACE DETAILS
TODDLER TROT starts at 8:15 AM. No registration required. Use the Shirt Only event to purchase a shirt.
1 MILE FUN RUN starts at 8:30 AM.
5K RUN/WALK starts at 9:00 AM.
All races start and finish by the tennis courts on Georgetown Dr. Course Map [https://132b04e5-0e8e-636a-eebc-f80f08d4dce8.filesusr.com/ugd/04e76f_12b49957771f469bb0961a17cece1364.pdf]
CANCELLATION STATEMENT
There are NO refunds of registration fees. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a charitable donation. You will also be able to pick up your race packets.
CHARITIES
This year's main charity is the Junior Charity League of Concord [https://www.jclofconcord.com], whose mission is to improve the lives of our neighbors through active volunteerism by providing basic needs, educational programs and social services.
We'll also make a financial contribution to:
* Opportunity House [https://www.opphouse.net/about-us], whose mission is to serve the people of Cabarrus County by providing resources to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of people experiencing homelessness, addiction, or recent incarceration.
* Pet Lifeline Alliance [https://www.facebook.com/PetLifelineAlliance/], a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter, its adopters, and the pets in their care.
Additionally, we'll be collecting non-perishable items for the Second Harvest Backpack Program [https://www.secondharvestmetrolina.org/programs/feeding-children] at Weddington Hills Elementary School. This program provides a backpack full of nutritious, ready to eat or easy to prepare foods that is sent home on weekends and holidays when school meals are not available.
ENTRY FEES*
Adults 13 and up: $30
Children 12 and under: $20
Shirt Only: $20 (available through Nov 11)
*Entry fees increase by $5.00 after November 11.
REGISTER BY NOV 11 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. Limited shirts available while supplies last.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP
Online registration closes NOV 23.
In-person registration and packet pickup will be NOV 25 FROM 5:00 - 6:30 PM and NOV 26 FROM 7:30 - 8:15 AM at the LAUREL PARK CLUBHOUSE.
RACE DETAILS
TODDLER TROT starts at 8:15 AM. No registration required. Use the Shirt Only event to purchase a shirt.
1 MILE FUN RUN starts at 8:30 AM.
5K RUN/WALK starts at 9:00 AM.
All races start and finish by the tennis courts on Georgetown Dr. Course Map [https://132b04e5-0e8e-636a-eebc-f80f08d4dce8.filesusr.com/ugd/04e76f_12b49957771f469bb0961a17cece1364.pdf]
CANCELLATION STATEMENT
There are NO refunds of registration fees. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a charitable donation. You will also be able to pick up your race packets.
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