19th Annual Butterball 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Salisbury (2318 South Main Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
This event is a 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning while the turkey is cooking!
On-site registration ($35 race day), race check-in and packet pickup - 7:30 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information visit www.theforumfitness.com. Awards:. Top 3 overall, male and female in 5K.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Opened Aug 6, 2026
Race day in Salisbury
Weather
57° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 21% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Salisbury, NC (2.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 5:10 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Places to eat
- Sabaidee Thai & Sushi Bar restaurant0.1 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)11 within 3 mi11 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hotel Salisbury & Conference Center
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Quality Inn & Suites
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Salisbury
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Econo Lodge
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
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