10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile Youth · 1 Mile Adult · 5k Youth & more
From the Organizer
Pick up Bib onsite at the Soccer Complex from 8:00AM - 8:45AM.
**All participants please bring canned foods, gently worn shoes / clothes for Fifth Street Ministries and BackPack Ministries.
Run is on Greenway / Road
No Dogs Allowed
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Statesville 2 Nne, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Statesville, NC
Elevation
869 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run?
- 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run is a running race held in Statesville, North Carolina on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Statesville, North Carolina at 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026