14TH Annual
14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run
14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in New London, NC, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎉 The Old North State Turkey Trot 5K is Back! 🦃
Lace up your sneakers and gobble up some fun — it’s time for our favorite Thanksgiving tradition!
Whether you're a speedy sprinter, a dedicated stroller, or just in it for the long-sleeve swag, this trot is for YOU. Bring the whole family and help us support local food banks while burning some pre-holiday calories!
🏃♂️ Walk. Run. Give Back.
💲 Entry: $20.00
Includes a Premium Long Sleeve Turkey Trot T-shirt and the good feels of giving back.
🕐 Register by 11/21 to guarantee your shirt on race day!
🙌 Want to Do Even More? Become a Turkey Trot Donor!
Support the cause and get your name or company logo featured on the back of our shirts AND snag free tees!
🧡 Pumpkin Pie Level – $125
• Name or Business Name on Shirt
• 2 Free Turkey Trot Tees
🥔 Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Level – $250
• Name or Company Logo on Shirt
• 4 Free Tees
🦃 Turkey & the Fixin’s Level – $500
• Company Logo on Shirt & Race Page Website
• 6 Free Tees
• VIP Gobbler Status 🏅
👉 Click the Donate Button and pick your level of feast!
🧡 Every step, every shirt, every dollar supports our local food banks. Let’s make this the biggest and most generous trot yet!
Ready. Set. TROT! 🦃👟
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
58°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albemarle, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New London, NC
City Elevation
585 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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126
Days to train
- Race
- 14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run
Nov 26, 2026