Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 10K

NOV
22-23
2025
Join the 25th annual Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with 5K and 10K runs plus a youth fun run and virtual Phantom options. Run, walk, and support local YMCA programs in a festive community tradition.
22-23 Nov 2025
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event

The Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot is the 25th annual running event held on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The program includes these distances:

  • 3.1 miles (5K Run/Walk)
  • 6.2 miles (10K Run)
  • Youth Fun Run (1 lap, open to ages 1-12)
  • Phantom 5K and Phantom 10K (do-it-yourself virtual options)

Proceeds support the YMCA's local programs.

Details

Location: Hickory Foundation YMCA, 701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601. Packet pickup is available for teams at the C.O. Miller Teen Center on November 20, and individual pickup is available on the day before the race and on race day at the same location. Registrations made by November 9, 2025 are guaranteed the event long sleeve t-shirt.

Entry fee ranges for the in-person 5K and 10K vary by registration window; later registration is higher. The Phantom 5K and 10K have a single registration price. Youth Fun Run has a separate fee.

Awards: overall top male and female in the 5K and 10K receive a one-month YMCA membership, a $50 gift card, a turkey, and a trophy; overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Top three male and female finishers in listed adult age groups receive a custom pint glass. Top three in youth age groups receive medals. A special presentation recognizes the oldest male and female participants. A 1 hour 30 minute cutoff applies for race completion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Phantom 10k
10 km
Diy 10k
10 km
10k Run
5 km
Phantom 5k
5 km
Diy 5k
5 km
5k Run/walk
Youth Fun Run

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