Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k : Black Mountain, NC
The Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, with the base location at Town Square / 102 E State St. The event program includes multiple options:
- Turkey Trot 5k
- Wishbone 1 Miler
- Virtual 5k (no live participation)
The 5k is chip timed and follows a measured course that starts in the parking lot adjacent to Town Square at E. State St. and West St. The route passes through downtown neighborhoods, descends toward the Lake Tomahawk loop with a water stop at the Tomahawk Park parking lot, then returns through Laurel Circle toward the finish. The Wishbone 1 Miler is an untimed out-and-back fun run that uses the Flat Creek greenway for part of the route; it starts and finishes at the same Town Square location and is open to all ages with no top awards.
Packet pickup is available before race day at Pisgah Brewing Company and on race day at a local running store. Race items include a long-sleeve tech shirt (while supplies last) and a reclaimed wooden finisher medal. Awards for the 5k include gift certificates for top overall places and age-group awards; some costume prizes are also planned.
A portion of registration proceeds supports local nonprofits including Bounty & Soul, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Irene Wortham Center, and the INTO LIGHT Project. Multiple parking options are available within about a half mile of the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
