10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Statesville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $34 on Nov 10, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k | 10K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $29$34 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
| 10k (Youth) | 10K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $20$24 after Nov 12, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Adult | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $14$18 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Youth | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $10$14 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
| 5k Adult | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $19$24 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
| 5k Youth | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $14$18 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $34 on Nov 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k: $29 until Nov 9, then $34 until Nov 25.
- 10k (Youth): $20 until Nov 11, then $24 until Nov 25.
- 1 Mile Adult: $14 until Nov 9, then $18 until Nov 25.
- 1 Mile Youth: $10 until Nov 9, then $14 until Nov 25.
Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $29, entry is about 36 percent below a typical 10K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in North Carolina runs 1:03:04, about 10:09 a mile, based on 99 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:05 and men in 58:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 10k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 900 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 900 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $34 on Nov 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $29, entry is about 36 percent below a typical 10K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.
From the organizers
Pick up Bib onsite at the Soccer Complex from 8:00AM - 8:45AM.
**All participants please bring canned foods, gently worn shoes / clothes for Fifth Street Ministries and BackPack Ministries.
Run is on Greenway / Road
No Dogs Allowed