
Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Lumberton, NC.
🏃♂️ Robeson Road Runners Annual Turkey Trot 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run 🦃
Thanksgiving Morning 8 am| Lumberton, NC
Start your Thanksgiving Day the healthy way at the Chick-fil-A Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Robeson Road Runners! This fun, family-friendly event brings together runners and walkers of all ages to celebrate fitness, community, and gratitude before the big feast.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a brisk walk with friends and family, the Turkey Trot is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Each participant who registers before November 12th will be guaranteed a fun Turkey Trot shirt!
Event Highlights:
🦃 Scenic 5K route through Lumberton
👕 Free commemorative Turkey Trot t-shirt (for the first 300 registered participants)
🎉 Fun, family atmosphere—strollers and costumes welcome!
So lace up your shoes, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for one of Lumberton’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions!
Questions or sponsorship inquiries?
Contact:
📧 info@robesonroadrunners.com
📞 Marie Amsdill – 786-234-7816
📞 Owen Thomas – 919-889-2514
Sponsors:
Robeson Road Runners is a volunteer-led nonprofit. We are only able to achieve certain things through our community sponsors. Please take a look at the names of our sponsors, follow them on social media, give a shout-out or tag, and support them directly if you get the opportunity. This year's shirts are so fun and the decorations/snacks are going to be a real treat. It's all thanks to these people:
Chick-fil-A Roberts Avenue-Jackson Court
Robert Price, Attorney
Faline Dial - County Commissioner
Matt Scott - District Attorney
John Lowry
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lumberton, 1 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
115 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026