Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 10K

NOV
21
2026
Celebrate twenty five years of community fitness at the Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot. Choose between 10K and 5K courses or join the youth fun run and virtual options to support local health programs.
Sat 21 Nov 2026
10 kilometers 6 miles 5 kilometers 3 miles

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot

The Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot is an annual community event held in Hickory, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marks the 25th anniversary of this running tradition. Participants can choose from several event formats located at the Hickory Foundation YMCA facility on 1st St NW.

The event offers several distinct race distances and categories:

  • 10K Run
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Youth Fun Run for children ages 12 and under
  • Phantom 5K virtual race option
  • Phantom 10K virtual race option

The Youth Fun Run takes place in the field located behind the YMCA building. Parents are permitted to accompany their children during this portion of the event. The virtual "Phantom" options allow participants to complete their chosen distance at any location, including local trails, tracks, or treadmills, regardless of their geographic location.

Proceeds from the registration fees and donations support the Hickory Foundation YMCA's mission. These funds are used to provide community programs focused on health and wellness within the Hickory area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k Run
6 mi
Phantom 10k
5 km
5k Run/walk
3 mi
Phantom 5k
Youth Fun Run