University City Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Charlotte (3024 Prosperity Church Road). Distances: 1K, 3.1K. Entry from $50; the 3.1K goes from $50 to $55 after November 20.
Course and race notes
Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 8AM for the 13th annual University City Turkey Trot!!
A huge thanks to all the participants who have supported this awesome community race through the years! Join fellow runners, walkers, and our fans on Thanksgiving Day for a 5k walk/run designed for all of University City to enjoy!
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
1K3.1K
Price
$50
Plus the platform's processing fee
3.1K goes up after Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Opened Nov 29, 2025
Race day in Charlotte
Weather
60° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Concord, NC (11.5 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. The first start is 52 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
3 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Cook Out quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Bojangles' quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Subway quick bite0.1 mi
- Golden Coast restaurant0.1 mi
16 places to eat within 0.6 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
12 within 3 mi59 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: SpringHill Suites Charlotte University Research Park
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte University Research Park
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hilton Charlotte University Place
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte University Research Park
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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