Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 10k

NOV
26
2026
Join the 10th Annual Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase in Statesville for festive 1 mile, 5k or 10k on scenic greenways and roads. Run, walk, or volunteer to support athletes and bring canned goods or gently used items.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Statesville, North Carolina. The event offers multiple race distances on a course that uses greenway and road surfaces. The main venue address is 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.

Distances

  • 1 Mile Youth : open to ages 17 and under; price $10.
  • 1 Mile Adult : open to ages 18 to 99; price $14.
  • 5k Youth : open to ages 17 and under; price $14.
  • 5k Adult : open to ages 18 to 99; price $19.
  • 10k : price $29; registration opens October 9, 2026.

Logistics and notes

Bib pickup is available onsite at the Soccer Complex. Participants are asked to bring canned foods and gently worn shoes or clothes for Fifth Street Ministries and BackPack Ministries. Dogs are not allowed on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
5k Adult
5 km
5k Youth
1 Mile Youth
1 Mile Adult