Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Mooresville, North Carolina
- Price $17.37 - $43.82
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the community for the 15th Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This exciting event will take place in Mooresville, Iredell, and offers a fun, family-friendly atmosphere to kick off your Thanksgiving. Participants can choose to race the 5K or enjoy a 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run designed for children ages 10 and under.
Not only will you be getting active and enjoying the spirit of Thanksgiving, but your participation also supports The Christian Mission, a local charity that provides essential services to over 6,000 individuals and families in need. All proceeds from the Turkey Trot will go directly to helping those in the community, making your run a meaningful way to give back. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or jogging alongside friends and family, every step you take contributes to breaking the cycle of poverty. Plus, don’t forget to bring donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items to further support your neighbors. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy—register today and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable!
Not only will you be getting active and enjoying the spirit of Thanksgiving, but your participation also supports The Christian Mission, a local charity that provides essential services to over 6,000 individuals and families in need. All proceeds from the Turkey Trot will go directly to helping those in the community, making your run a meaningful way to give back. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or jogging alongside friends and family, every step you take contributes to breaking the cycle of poverty. Plus, don’t forget to bring donations of canned goods or shelf-stable food items to further support your neighbors. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy—register today and make this Thanksgiving unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
male sign 15TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K
Run. Give. Celebrate.
Join us for the 15TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5Ka fun, family-friendly way to kick off your Thanksgiving while making a meaningful impact in our community! All proceeds benefit THE CHRISTIAN MISSION, providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and educational programs to over 6,000 LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED.
WHY RUN?
Be a part of breaking the cycle of povertyone step at a time. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking/jogging with friends and family, your participation helps create a healthier, more hopeful holiday season for your neighbors in need.
WANT TO GIVE MORE?
Donations of CANNED GOODS OR SHELF-STABLE FOOD ITEMS are welcomed and appreciated on race day!
NOT RUNNING OR WALKING BUT STILL WANT TO BE PART OF THE FUN? Sign up HERE [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8AC22A75-58806400-2025#/] to volunteer! Your time and energy will help make the Turkey Trot a success and directly support neighbors in need.
LOCATION
919 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race packet early to avoid race-day lines and explore The Christian Missions impact firsthand!
MONDAY, NOV 24: 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, NOV 25: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, NOV 26: 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Race Day Schedule Thursday, November 27th
8:00 AM: Participant Arrival
8:30 AM: Kids Fun Run ( 1/2 mile for ages 10 & under)
9:00 AM: 5K Start
IMPORTANT: NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION OR BIB PICKUP ON RACE DAY AFTER 8:30 AM.
[RACE MAP Here [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urnscc3d07f9f-9195-49dd-a654-fd6fd3edc941]]
SWAG & AWARDS
The TOP 3 Overall Male & Female finishers receive running store gift cards.
Top 3 finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 1 to receive a race t-shirt designed by Freeman Screen Printers
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
All registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE and considered a donation to The Christian Mission
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED ONLY FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1SO SIGN UP EARLY!
Food donations gratefully accepted on race day
Lets lace up, give back, and trot toward a stronger community.
REGISTER TODAY AND MAKE THIS THANKSGIVING UNFORGETTABLEFOR YOU AND FOR THOSE IN NEED!
Not running this year? You can still be part of the impactsign up to volunteer here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8AC22A75-58806400-2025#/] and help make the Turkey Trot a success for everyone.
Run. Give. Celebrate.
Join us for the 15TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5Ka fun, family-friendly way to kick off your Thanksgiving while making a meaningful impact in our community! All proceeds benefit THE CHRISTIAN MISSION, providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and educational programs to over 6,000 LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED.
WHY RUN?
Be a part of breaking the cycle of povertyone step at a time. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking/jogging with friends and family, your participation helps create a healthier, more hopeful holiday season for your neighbors in need.
WANT TO GIVE MORE?
Donations of CANNED GOODS OR SHELF-STABLE FOOD ITEMS are welcomed and appreciated on race day!
NOT RUNNING OR WALKING BUT STILL WANT TO BE PART OF THE FUN? Sign up HERE [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8AC22A75-58806400-2025#/] to volunteer! Your time and energy will help make the Turkey Trot a success and directly support neighbors in need.
LOCATION
919 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race packet early to avoid race-day lines and explore The Christian Missions impact firsthand!
MONDAY, NOV 24: 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, NOV 25: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, NOV 26: 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Race Day Schedule Thursday, November 27th
8:00 AM: Participant Arrival
8:30 AM: Kids Fun Run ( 1/2 mile for ages 10 & under)
9:00 AM: 5K Start
IMPORTANT: NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION OR BIB PICKUP ON RACE DAY AFTER 8:30 AM.
[RACE MAP Here [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urnscc3d07f9f-9195-49dd-a654-fd6fd3edc941]]
SWAG & AWARDS
The TOP 3 Overall Male & Female finishers receive running store gift cards.
Top 3 finishers in each age category will take home a festive little Turkey Trot treat
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 1 to receive a race t-shirt designed by Freeman Screen Printers
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
All registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE and considered a donation to The Christian Mission
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED ONLY FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1SO SIGN UP EARLY!
Food donations gratefully accepted on race day
Lets lace up, give back, and trot toward a stronger community.
REGISTER TODAY AND MAKE THIS THANKSGIVING UNFORGETTABLEFOR YOU AND FOR THOSE IN NEED!
Not running this year? You can still be part of the impactsign up to volunteer here [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8AC22A75-58806400-2025#/] and help make the Turkey Trot a success for everyone.
Races
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Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K
Incl. $3.82 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$43.82
Packet Pick Up: Monday, 11/24 from 12 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday 11/25 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday, 11/28 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at The Christian Mission (919 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115) -
Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot - Kids FUN RUN
Incl. $2.37 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$17.37
The Kids Fun Run is for children ages 10 and under. This race is not chip-timed; no packets or shirts will be distributed for this event. There is no need to check in at the registration table on the day of the event or attend an early packet pickup for the Kids Fun Run. All Fun Run participants will receive a participation prize.
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