Charlotte Turkey Trot
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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot
The CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event held at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event has been presented for 36 years and draws a large field of participants, with more than 12,000 people noted in past editions. It starts and finishes at SouthPark Mall and serves as a community gathering for families and neighbors.
Race options include:
- 8K run (4.971 miles)
- 5K run/walk (3.1 miles)
- 1 Mile fun run/walk
- Tot Trot (approximately 50 yards, free)
Event features listed by the organizer include soft cotton tri-blend long-sleeve event shirts with a 2026 design and finisher medals for all races including the Tot Trot. There are multiple pre-event packet pick-up opportunities and start line arrangements that provide separate walker, baby jogger and runner corrals. The pre-race experience includes a deejay, fire trucks and the national anthem. Post-race refreshments are provided by Harris Teeter and the Finish Festival includes music, awards, event partner giveaways and costume contests. Participants of legal drinking age are offered one complimentary beer with ID. The Tot Trot takes place in the Finish Festival area at the Dick's parking lot and runs in continuous heats. The event also includes a CMPD Explorers Holiday Toy Drive collecting toys for local children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
