The Great McLean Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Belmont (229 Seven Oaks Landing). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
Start Thanksgiving morning with your McLean neighbors at The Great McLean Turkey Trot!
This is a Thanksgiving morning race all about family, friends, neighbors, and having fun. There’s no timing chip, no race bib, and no pressure to race the clock.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Oct 4, 2026
Race day in Belmont
Weather
60° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Charlotte Douglas Airport, NC (6.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 AM – 5:14 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 51 minutes after sunrise.
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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Places to eat
- Seven Oaks Cafe cafe0.1 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
0 within 3 mi4 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 4: The Villa at Waters Edge
About 11 min drive3.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 4: Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Steele Creek
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 4: Courtyard Charlotte Steele Creek
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 4: Residence Inn
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
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