Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC
- Distance
- Cold Turkey 5K · Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages) · Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)
From the Organizer
Gobble! Gobble! Join others for Franklin, NC's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk on November 27, 2025 THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!! (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC)
This is the 12th year anniversary of Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN Run/Walk (All Ages) and we are planning to make this year's fundraiser for Special Olympics of Macon County, NC the best yet! Visit our Facebook Event page for details & announcements. Facebook Event Page Link: Cold Turkey 5K Info
***T-Shirt and Bib pickup will be held from 4-5:30pm on Wednesday the 26th (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC and the morning of the race starting at 7:30am.
Race day registration/Race packet pickup begins at 7:30am.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM
Cold Turkey 5K starts at 9:00AM - 1 hour cut off for the 5K
The first 200 5K PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE RACERS/20 Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (All Ages) WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT (Event shirts are LIMITED on race day) You must register before November 9, 2025 to be guaranteed event shirt (For the 5K & Fun Run)
5K: Awards to the overall 1st-3rd male & female winners & 1st-3rd age division winners.
Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (10 years old and under): Awards to the overall 1st-Every Little Turkey racer will receive a completion award.
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
31°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Franklin.
Host City
About Franklin, NC
Population
4,221
as of 2023
Elevation
2,112 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 51 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk?
- Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk is a running race held in Franklin, 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 Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Franklin, North Carolina at 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk
Nov 26, 2026