2026 Davidson Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Davidson, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 14, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 1,784 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 2,005.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 14, 2026 | 2,005 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 14, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 13, then $40 until Nov 10, then $45 until Nov 22, then $50 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Davidson runs 35:37, about 11:28 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:40 and men in 32:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for 2026 Davidson Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Davidson Turkey Trot?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:33 or better, the top quarter in 28:50, and half the field in 35:37; the last tenth came in after 57:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:08 | 17:27 |
| 20-29 | 21:15 | 17:10 |
| 30-39 | 19:33 | 17:27 |
| 40-49 | 23:57 | 18:59 |
| 50-59 | 24:51 | 21:31 |
| 60-69 | 30:53 | 26:06 |
| 70+ | 42:07 | 28:11 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 88 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
2026 Davidson Turkey Trot 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 950 to 1,784 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:24 to 35:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,784 (+34%) | 35:37 | under 24:33 | 15:36 |
| 2024 | 1,334 (+1%) | 35:22 | under 24:08 | 16:08 |
| 2023 | 1,324 (+23%) | 35:16 | under 24:30 | 16:20 |
| 2022 | 1,075 (+13%) | 35:53 | under 24:48 | 16:27 |
| 2021 | 950 | 35:24 | under 24:07 | 15:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 68°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
- 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 790 feet
- Included with entry
- Tell us your T‑shirt size to help us order the right mix.
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 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 2026 Davidson Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 14, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,784 runners finished the 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk; the median finish was 35:37 and the winner ran 15:36.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 1,784 runners finished the 5K in 2025, close to this year's cap of 2,005, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036.
From the organizers
Join us on Thanksgiving morning at the Annual Davidson Turkey Trot - Davidson's Thanksgiving tradition for all. The 5k course winds through beautiful downtown Davidson. Bring the whole family out for this fun, family-friendly event benefitting non-profits in Davidson and beyond.
*T-Shirt Pick-Up Reminder
To increase your chances of getting a shirt in your preferred size, please plan to attend early packet pick-up. We order a variety of sizes based on registration trends and past races, but availability is limited and sizes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: T-shirts will not be available after the race begins, so early pick-up is your best opportunity to grab one!