GRIT Turkey Trot 5K
GRIT Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Asheboro, NC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (11 days to go)
- Location
- 658 N Fayetteville, Asheboro, NC
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5K Course!
GRIT Turkey Trot 5K 🦃
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with GRIT Training Co. at our annual Turkey Trot 5K!
Whether you're chasing a PR, jogging with friends, walking with family, or just looking to get some miles in before Thanksgiving dinner, this event is for YOU!
Join us for a fun morning of fitness, community, and a little friendly competition. Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are welcome—and you do not have to be a GRIT member to participate!
📍 Location: Asheboro, NC
📅 Date: Thanksgiving Day — November 26, 2026
🏃 Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
⏱️ Chip Timed: All registered participants will receive an official chip-timed result
🏅 Finisher Medal: Every registered participant will receive a medal
Kids Under 10
Kids under 10 are welcome to show up and run or walk the 5K for FREE—no registration required!
If you'd like your child to receive a finisher medal and an official chip-timed result, they will need to be registered as a paid participant.
5K Course
Check out the official Turkey Trot 5K route on Strava.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come start Thanksgiving morning with the GRIT community.
All paces welcome. All fitness levels welcome. Let's earn that turkey! 🦃
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
58°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Asheboro 2 W, 2 mi from the venue.
About Asheboro, NC
Population
27,353
as of 2023
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 28 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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at GRIT Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
11
Days to train
- Race
- GRIT Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 658 N Fayetteville, Asheboro, NC
Get Ready for Race Day
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.
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GRIT Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026