Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC
- Distance
- Cold Turkey 5K · Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages) · Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)
From the Organizer
Gobble! Gobble! Join others for Franklin, NC's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk on November 27, 2025 THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!! (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC)
This is the 12th year anniversary of Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN Run/Walk (All Ages) and we are planning to make this year's fundraiser for Special Olympics of Macon County, NC the best yet! Visit our Facebook Event page for details & announcements. Facebook Event Page Link: Cold Turkey 5K Info
***T-Shirt and Bib pickup will be held from 4-5:30pm on Wednesday the 26th (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC and the morning of the race starting at 7:30am.
Race day registration/Race packet pickup begins at 7:30am.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM
Cold Turkey 5K starts at 9:00AM - 1 hour cut off for the 5K
The first 200 5K PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE RACERS/20 Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (All Ages) WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT (Event shirts are LIMITED on race day) You must register before November 9, 2025 to be guaranteed event shirt (For the 5K & Fun Run)
5K: Awards to the overall 1st-3rd male & female winners & 1st-3rd age division winners.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (10 years old and under): Awards to the overall 1st-Every Little Turkey racer will receive a completion award.
Distances & Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk?
- Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk is a running event held in Franklin, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Franklin, NC at 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk
Nov 26, 2026