5TH Annual
5th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot
5th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Old Fort, NC.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (40 days to go)
- Location
- Commerce Street, Old Fort, NC
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us to run-jog-walk on SATURDAY NOV 28th! Gobble Gobble! Wobble Wobble!
We will have a finisher table for athletes to select their prize as usual. Refreshments at the finish line. Race registration is free. We will be supporting Mission Ministries Alliance once again in their mission to serve our community with housing, healing and hope.
We will be accepting donations online from now until race day. If you prefer to write a check, it should be made out to: Mission Ministries Alliance and can be submitted on race day. Funds go directly to Mission Ministries Alliance. Mission Ministries Alliance improves the lives of people affected by homelessness, providing emergency shelter, housing services, counseling, rehabilitation, and crisis assistance in McDowell County. If you donate, you will receive a letter of recognition for being a warrior in our fight against homelessness in McDowell County.
Start and finish line at Hillman Beer gravel parking area on Commerce Street in Old Fort. (thank you to Hillman's for your continued support).
Grab a friend or family member and come Trot with us on Thanksgiving! 🦃🏃🏃♀️
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the race or want to know how you can help in this mission, please contact Crystal Sweatt at: crystal.sweatt@m3life.org
Events
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
57°
Typical Low
29°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Old Ft Ag 3 W, 4 mi from the venue.
About Old Fort, NC
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 74 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 5th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- Commerce Street, Old Fort, NC
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5th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot
Nov 28, 2026