# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 26 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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!  After the race, cool down and indulge in a post-race mini feast featuring food, drinks, games and music.

The University City Turkey Trot features a 5k run/walk; a fun run for kids of all ages; and a costume contest for all those young at heart. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place finishers overall; first and second place male and female in each age category; and three prizes are awarded for the costume contest. 
In addition to all that fun, participants are encouraged to take part in our annual food drive by bringing non-perishable items to support those who are less fortunate in our community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/2026-university-city-turkey-trot-5k/200030510727711
- **Event Categories**: thanksgiving, kids, sports, marathons, contests, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlotte
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Charlotte, North Carolina
- **lat**: 35.226944
- **long**: -80.843333
- **full address**: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K being held?
  - **A:** 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K takes place on Thu, 26 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 26 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 am at Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K?
  - **A:** 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K is organized by University City Turkey Trot.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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