Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Mooresville (919 North Main St.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after November 21.
Course and race notes
16th Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun, family-friendly tradition that brings our community together while making a meaningful difference.
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
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Aug 1, 2026
Race day in Mooresville
Weather
58° / 33°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Salisbury 9 Wnw, NC (12.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 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
Places to eat
- Revival restaurant0.2 mi
- Isy Bell's Cafe restaurant0.3 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 3 mi15 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Quality Inn & Suites Mooresville-Lake Norman
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mooresville - Lake Norman
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Affordable Suites of America
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Fairfield Inn Charlotte Mooresville/Lake Norma
About 10 min drive3.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Mooresville Lake Norman
About 11 min drive3.5 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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