Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
The Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k takes place on Thursday November 26, 2026 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, with the start area at Town Square near 102 E State St. The event is produced by Kick It Event Management and organized under the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k.
Distances
- Turkey Trot 5k, chip timed, reclaimed wooden finisher medal, long sleeve tech shirt
- Wishbone 1 Miler, untimed fun run, strollers welcome, parents may join children
- Virtual 5k, no live participation
The 5k course begins in the parking lot next to Town Square at E. State St and West St, routes through downtown neighborhoods, includes a Lake Tomahawk loop with a water stop in the Tomahawk Park parking lot, and returns through the Laurel Circle area. Strollers and walkers are welcome on the courses; dogs are not allowed on the race courses with runners.
Packet pick up locations include Pisgah Brewing Company for early pickup and Mountain Running Company on race day. Awards for the 5k include gift certificate prizes for top finishers, age group awards with a turkey votive and popcorn, and costume prizes. A portion of registration fees supports Bounty & Soul, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, the Irene Wortham Center, and the INTO LIGHT Project.
Multiple street parking and several parking lots are available within about a half mile of the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
