Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Concord (530 Georgetown Drive NW). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $30; the 1 mile goes from $30 to $35 after November 11.
Course and race notes
Join your friends and neighbors for the 18th Annual Laurel Park Turkey Day 5k/Fun Run!
T his non-competitive charity event is open to everyone. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Charities.
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
1 mile5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
1 mile goes up after Wed Nov 11 (in 4 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Tue Nov 24 (in 17 days)
Opened Sep 20, 2026
Race day in Concord
Weather
60° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Concord, NC (4.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 5:12 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
Parking
34 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Marco's Pizza restaurant0.6 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)3 within 3 mi24 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Comfort Inn
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Affordable Suites of America – Concord
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Concord Inn
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Uptown Suites Extended Stay Charlotte NC - Concord
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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