South Asheville Turkey Trot
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Asheville Turkey Trot: Event overview
The Asheville Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in downtown Asheville, NC, with activities centered at Pack Square Park. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile (Gobble Wobble Fun Run)
Registration is open for 2025. Shirts are not guaranteed for late registrations; if not registered by November 1, shirts may not be available. Portions of the proceeds benefit MANNA FoodBank; the organizer reports that in 2023 over 2,600 runners helped create 34,000 meals. The 5K course is USATF certified and race timing is provided by Right On Time Productions.
Course and logistics
The 5K starts on Woodfin Street in front of the downtown YMCA, runs through the Montford neighborhood, and finishes at Pack Square Park. The course is not completely closed to traffic. No pets or dogs are allowed on the course. Strollers are allowed and are asked to start at the back of the pack.
Packet pickup and registration are available the day before at Fred Anderson Subaru and on race day at Pack Square Park. Awards for the 5K include top three overall men and women, masters winners, and top finishers in age groups; there is also a costume contest with categories such as Funniest, Best Turkey, Most Creative, Best Group, and Youth (12 & under). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.