Carolina Lakes Turkey Trot
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Carolina Lakes Turkey Trot '26
Carolina Lakes Turkey Trot '26 is a community 5K and fall festival held on November 21, 2026, at 91 Clubhouse Drive, Sanford, NC. Carolina Lakes residents and their guests are invited to run or walk the course and attend the festival.
The race uses an out and back course beginning at the clubhouse parking lot. The route turns right onto Carolina Way, has a halfway turnaround just past the intersection of Cedar and Canterbury, and returns to the clubhouse for the finish.
Post-race offerings include a guided stretch with the CL Yoga instructor, hot beverages and snacks from food trucks, and community vendors and fall activities for children and families. A course map and parking information are provided for the clubhouse area.
Registration is offered with early bird pricing through October 31 and late pricing from November 1 through November 21. Early bird fees listed include an Individual registration at $30 plus processing fees; a Family package that pays for two at $30 each with additional family members at 50% off; and a Student or School Team package at $15 per team member when at least ten members register together. Late fees increase to $40 for Individual registration and $20 per Student or School Team member with the same minimum. Processing fees apply and a limited number of race shirts are reserved for the first 175 registrants before October 31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
