NorthStone Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Huntersville, North Carolina
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the annual NorthStone Turkey Trot in Huntersville, Mecklenburg on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025! This exciting event, themed "Huffin' & Puffin' for Turkey & Stuffin'," features a timed 5K race with chip timing for those looking to set a personal best, alongside a fun and family-friendly Kids Fun Run. The 5K kicks off at 8:30 AM, following the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 AM, making it a perfect way to start your Thanksgiving festivities while giving back to the community.
Participants can choose between the timed 5K with a shirt for just $20 or a free non-timed option. Don't miss your chance to register by November 10th to guarantee your shirt! All proceeds will benefit A Giving Spirit Foundation, which supports mothers in the Charlotte area facing medical crises. With medals for all Kids Fun Run finishers and awards for the top 5K runners, this event promises a morning filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy. Lace up your running shoes and join us in making a difference this Thanksgiving!
Participants can choose between the timed 5K with a shirt for just $20 or a free non-timed option. Don't miss your chance to register by November 10th to guarantee your shirt! All proceeds will benefit A Giving Spirit Foundation, which supports mothers in the Charlotte area facing medical crises. With medals for all Kids Fun Run finishers and awards for the top 5K runners, this event promises a morning filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy. Lace up your running shoes and join us in making a difference this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL NORTHSTONE TURKEY TROT
_"HUFFIN' & PUFFIN' FOR TURKEY & STUFFIN'"_
THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
WE'VE PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL RACE COMPANY AGAIN THIS YEAR TO PROVIDE CHIP TIMING FOR THE 5K. WE KEPT THE REGISTRATION FEE TO A MINIMUM JUST TO COVER COSTS (TIMING AND SHIRT) AND STILL HAVE A FREE OPTION. THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND WE WILL BE ASKING FOR DONATIONS FOR THE LOCAL CHARITY (EITHER THROUGH REGISTRATION OR ON RACE DAY).
PLEASE REGISTER EVERYONE WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING SO WE CAN PLAN THE EVENT ACCORDINGLY (IE. KIDS FUN RUN HAS FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL SO WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY KIDS WILL BE THERE).
YOU MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 10TH TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 24TH.
EVENT DETAILS:
7:00AM - PACKET PICK-UP
8:00AM - KIDS FUN RUN
8:30AM - 5K (TIMED AND NON-TIMED)
COST:
_*PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE THE TWO REGISTRATION OPTIONS FOR THE 5K ("ALL IN" WITH SHIRT AND TIMING FOR $20, OR FREE WITHOUT TIMING OR SHIRT). IF YOU WANT A SHIRT, REGISTER FOR THE TIMED 5K. _
TIMED (CHIPPED RACE) 5K WITH SHIRT: $20
NON-TIMED 5K (NO SHIRT): $0
KIDS FUN RUN: $0 (CAN ADD A SHIRT FOR $10)
BENEFACTORS:
100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE LOCAL CHARITY, A GIVING SPIRIT FOUNDATION [https://www.agivingspiritfoundation.org/].
_A GIVING SPIRIT FOUNDATION IS A LAKE NORMAN BASED CHARITY THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHARLOTTE-AREA MOTHERS FACING A MEDICAL CRISES. SINCE 2008, AGSF HAS PROVIDED NEARLY $400,000 IN GRANTS TO HELP WOMEN PAY FOR FAMILY EXPENSES SUCH AS MEDICAL BILLS, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, AND RENT. WE ARE AN ENTIRELY VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION AND ARE THANKFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO HELP THESE MOMS IN NEED!_
PLEASE SELECT THE DONATE TAB TO CONTRIBUTE. THERE IS ALSO THE OPTION DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
MEDALS
*
KIDS FUN RUN: ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL
*
TIMED 5K: 1ST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
*
AGE GROUPS MALE AND FEMALE: 7 & UNDER, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
START AT CLUB ENTRANCE ON NORTHSTONE DRIVE, PROCEED AROUND THE NORTHSTONE DRIVE CIRCLE TO CADGWITH COVE, THEN TURN RIGHT ON NORTHSTONE DRIVE TO WILLINGTON DRIVE. PROCEED DOWN WILLINGDON, AND TURN AROUND AT ULSTEN DR. AND BACK DOWN TO WILLINGTON DR. AND BACK TO CLUB ENTRANCE ON NORTHSTONE DR.
_"HUFFIN' & PUFFIN' FOR TURKEY & STUFFIN'"_
THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
WE'VE PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL RACE COMPANY AGAIN THIS YEAR TO PROVIDE CHIP TIMING FOR THE 5K. WE KEPT THE REGISTRATION FEE TO A MINIMUM JUST TO COVER COSTS (TIMING AND SHIRT) AND STILL HAVE A FREE OPTION. THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND WE WILL BE ASKING FOR DONATIONS FOR THE LOCAL CHARITY (EITHER THROUGH REGISTRATION OR ON RACE DAY).
PLEASE REGISTER EVERYONE WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING SO WE CAN PLAN THE EVENT ACCORDINGLY (IE. KIDS FUN RUN HAS FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL SO WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY KIDS WILL BE THERE).
YOU MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 10TH TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 24TH.
EVENT DETAILS:
7:00AM - PACKET PICK-UP
8:00AM - KIDS FUN RUN
8:30AM - 5K (TIMED AND NON-TIMED)
COST:
_*PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE THE TWO REGISTRATION OPTIONS FOR THE 5K ("ALL IN" WITH SHIRT AND TIMING FOR $20, OR FREE WITHOUT TIMING OR SHIRT). IF YOU WANT A SHIRT, REGISTER FOR THE TIMED 5K. _
TIMED (CHIPPED RACE) 5K WITH SHIRT: $20
NON-TIMED 5K (NO SHIRT): $0
KIDS FUN RUN: $0 (CAN ADD A SHIRT FOR $10)
BENEFACTORS:
100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE LOCAL CHARITY, A GIVING SPIRIT FOUNDATION [https://www.agivingspiritfoundation.org/].
_A GIVING SPIRIT FOUNDATION IS A LAKE NORMAN BASED CHARITY THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHARLOTTE-AREA MOTHERS FACING A MEDICAL CRISES. SINCE 2008, AGSF HAS PROVIDED NEARLY $400,000 IN GRANTS TO HELP WOMEN PAY FOR FAMILY EXPENSES SUCH AS MEDICAL BILLS, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, AND RENT. WE ARE AN ENTIRELY VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION AND ARE THANKFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO HELP THESE MOMS IN NEED!_
PLEASE SELECT THE DONATE TAB TO CONTRIBUTE. THERE IS ALSO THE OPTION DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
MEDALS
*
KIDS FUN RUN: ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL
*
TIMED 5K: 1ST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
*
AGE GROUPS MALE AND FEMALE: 7 & UNDER, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION:
START AT CLUB ENTRANCE ON NORTHSTONE DRIVE, PROCEED AROUND THE NORTHSTONE DRIVE CIRCLE TO CADGWITH COVE, THEN TURN RIGHT ON NORTHSTONE DRIVE TO WILLINGTON DRIVE. PROCEED DOWN WILLINGDON, AND TURN AROUND AT ULSTEN DR. AND BACK DOWN TO WILLINGTON DR. AND BACK TO CLUB ENTRANCE ON NORTHSTONE DR.
Races
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5k Timed Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$22.20
This division is a timed event and you must wear a bib # with a timing chip to obtain your official race time. -
5k Non-Timed Run/Walk
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
Free
This division is a NON timed division. No bib, no chip, no shirt. Just out enjoying family and friends. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
Free
Finisher medals for all kids fun runners.
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