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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $28$31 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $31 on Oct 4, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $28, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 2,180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
160 6th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 65°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.
What the organizers of Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Monday November 23, 2026 1-4pm. Wednesday & Thursday November 24 & 25, 2026 10-4pm. Hope Coalition Youth Connection Center, 301 N Justice St. *Hope Coalition is in the blue building. Please park in the back of the building and come in the…
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Join us for the 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K!
Kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun-filled dash through Hendersonville at the 14th annual Turkey Trot to benefit Hope Coalition! Whether you are a seasoned runner, casual stroller, or just in it for the costumes, this event is open to all-ages!