NorthStone Turkey Trot

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Huntersville, North Carolina
  • Price Free - $22.20
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the annual NorthStone Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Huntersville, Mecklenburg! This festive event features a 5K run/walk, perfect for participants of all ages, and a special Kids Fun Run designed for children aged 7 and under. Whether you choose to register for the timed 5K with a t-shirt and timing chip for just $20, or opt for the free non-timed option, you're in for a day filled with fun and community spirit.

The festivities kick off at 7:00 AM with packet pick-up, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 AM and the main 5K event at 8:30 AM. Everyone is encouraged to join in, even if you haven't registeredβ€”there's a free run/walk option for all! Plus, every child participating in the Kids Fun Run will receive a medal, ensuring a memorable day for the little ones. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the local charity, A Giving Spirit Foundation, which supports mothers in medical crisis. Come out, get active, and make 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



REGISTRATION OPTIONS

* 5K RUN/WALK WITH T-SHIRT & TIMING CHIP - $20

* Includes t-shirt (guaranteed if you register by November 10)
* Includes timing chip for official results

* 5K RUN/WALK (NO SHIRT, NO CHIP) - FREE

* Just come out, run or walk, and enjoy the fun!
* No registration fee

* KIDS FUN RUN WITH T-SHIRT - $12

* Includes t-shirt (guaranteed if you register by November 10)
* Open to kids ages 7 & under
* All kids will get a medal

* KIDS FUN RUN (NO SHIRT) - FREE

* Open to kids ages 7 & under
* All kids will get a medal (please register so we have enough medals!)

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON NOVEMBER 25. IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER, YOU ARE STILL WELCOME TO COME TO THE TURKEY TROT FOR THE FREE RUN/WALK OPTION (TIMING CHIP REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THANKSGIVING MORNING).

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 (I.E., KIDS FUN RUN HAS FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL, SO WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY KIDS WILL BE THERE).



EVENT DETAILS:

7:00AM - PACKET PICK-UP BEGINS

8:00AM - KIDS FUN RUN

8:30AM - 5K (TIMED AND NON-TIMED)



BENEFACTORS:

100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE LOCAL CHARITY, A GIVING SPIRIT FOUNDATION [https://www.agivingspiritfoundation.org/].

_A GIVING SPIRIT FOUNDATION (AGSF) IS A LAKE NORMAN BASED CHARITY THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHARLOTTE-AREA MOTHERS FACING A MEDICAL CRISIS. 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 DRIVE AND BACK DOWN WILLINGTON DRIVE AND BACK TO CLUB ENTRANCE ON NORTHSTONE DRIVE.

Races

  • 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

  • Kids Fun Run With Shirt

    Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $13.72

    Finisher medals for all kids fun runners.
  • Kids Fun Run

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

    Free

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Location

15801 Northstone Dr, Huntersville, 28078, NC, United States

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