Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Mooresville, North Carolina
  • Price $17.37 - $38.53
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with the 15th Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the heart of Mooresville, Iredell! This family-friendly event not only offers a fun opportunity to race or walk with loved ones but also plays a crucial role in supporting local individuals and families in need. All proceeds will benefit The Christian Mission, which provides vital resources like food, clothing, and housing assistance to over 4,000 community members.

Join us for an exciting day that begins at 8:00 AM with participant arrivals, followed by a Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile for ages 10 and under) at 8:30 AM and the official 5K start at 9:00 AM. Be sure to register by November 1 to secure your exclusive race t-shirt and don’t forget to bring canned goods or shelf-stable food items to donate on race day! Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, your participation helps foster a healthier and more hopeful holiday season for those around you. Let’s lace up, give back, 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 4,000 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!


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.
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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!

Races

  • Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

    Incl. $3.53 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $38.53

    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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The Christian Mission, Mooresville, 28115, NC, United States

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