Asheville Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
- Distance
- Asheville Turkey Trot 5k · Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
2025 Overall Results
2025 Age Group Results
Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration
Thursday, November 26 | 7am - 8:30am at Pack Square in Downtown Asheville
The 26th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 26, 2026. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank. Early packet pickup will be Wednesday, November 25 from 3pm until 6pm, at TBD. Race day registration is available. Keep in mind shirts aren't guaranteed during late registration. If not registered by November 1, shirts are not guaranteed. Race day packet pick up will be at Pack Square Park from 7am until 8:30am. The race starts on Woodfin St. in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park. Please note, due to restrictions NO DOGS/PETS are allowed. The course is not completely closed so this is for safety purposes. Race timing will be provided by Right On Time Productions. All race related info on www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com
TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR TURKEY TROT 5k
1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the downtown YMCA
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right.
3. To the top of the hill, turn right on E. Chestnut St.
4. Turn left on Charlotte
5. Follow Charlotte St to Evelyn Place, turn left
6. Follow Evelyn place, crossing Edwin/Kimberly to Murdock St, turn left onto Murdock
7. Follow Murdock to Hillside St, turn right (water stop on Murdock)
8. Hillside to N. Liberty, turn left.
9. Follow Liberty, crossing Chestnut St to Orange St, turn left
10. Follow Orange to Central Ave., turn right onto Central
11. Follow Central Ave down to Woodfin St, turn left on Woodfin
12. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle
13. Turn right onto College St.
14. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park
TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR GOBBLE WOBBLE 1 MILE
1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the First Congregational Church
2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right
3. Turn left on Orange Street
4. Turn left on S. Liberty Street
5. Turn left on Elm Street
6. Turn right on Central Avenue
7. Turn left of Woodfin Street
8. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle
9. Turn right onto College St.
10. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park
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
55°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Asheville, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Asheville, NC
Population
94,369
as of 2023
Elevation
2,217 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Asheville Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Asheville Turkey Trot?
- Asheville Turkey Trot is a running race held in Asheville, 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 Asheville Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina at Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Asheville Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Asheville Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026