South Asheville Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Asheville Turkey Trot is the 25th annual downtown Thanksgiving race held on November 27, 2025 in Asheville, NC. The event includes a 5K Turkey Trot and the Gobble Wobble 1 Mile fun run. Portions of the proceeds benefit MANNA FoodBank; in 2023 the event reported over 2,600 runners helped create 34,000 meals. The 5K course is USATF-certified and chip-timed 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 1-mile route also begins on Woodfin Street and finishes at Pack Square Park. The course is not completely closed to traffic; no pets are allowed on the course. Strollers are permitted but are asked to start at the back of the field. Race packet pickup is available the day before at Fred Anderson Subaru (110 S Bear Creek Rd) and on race day at Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Awards for the 5K include overall and masters podiums and top age-group finishes; the event also holds 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.