Carolina Lakes Turkey Trot
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Carolina Lakes Turkey Trot
The Carolina Lakes Turkey Trot is a community 5k run and walk held on November 21, 2026, at 91 Clubhouse Drive in Sanford, NC. The event is paired with a fall festival that features community vendors and family activities.
The course is an out and back that begins at the clubhouse parking lot and turns right onto Carolina Way. The turnaround point is just past the intersection of Cedar and Canterbury, with a return to the clubhouse for the finish. The event includes provisions for spectators as well as participants on the course.
Post-race offerings include a guided stretch session with a CL Yoga instructor and food trucks serving hot beverages and snacks. Kids and families can visit community vendors and take part in fall-themed activities at the festival.
Registration uses tiered fees. Early bird pricing through October 31 lists individual registration at $30, family packages that charge two registrants at $30 each with additional family members at 50 percent off, and student or school team packages at $15 per team member for groups of at least ten. Late registration from November 1 lists individual registration at $40, family packages that charge two registrants at $40 each with additional family members at 50 percent off, and student or school team packages at $20 per team member for groups of at least ten. Race shirts are limited; the first 175 registrants before October 31 are guaranteed a shirt. Registration shows 200 spots remaining. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
