Lake Norman Turkey Trot
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About the race
The 20th Annual IDNutrition Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K and 5K is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Cornelius, NC. The event starts and finishes at Life Fellowship Church, 20010 Chartown Dr, Cornelius.
Participants can choose from the following distances
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Virtual Run (any distance)
Race services include packet pick up the day before and on race morning at Life Church. A pre race webinar recording is distributed the Monday before the event. Race swag listed by the organizer includes a finisher medal, a short sleeve tech t shirt with a size guarantee for registrations by 10/23/26, a hoodie for half marathon runners registered by 10/23/26, and a collectors edition backpack.
Awards are given to the top three men and top three women overall and in age groups for each distance. Virtual runners receive a participation medal, a race t shirt and race swag which is shipped the Monday after the race.
Additional details include that the half marathon consists of two loops and is being certified, all courses are on asphalt road, half marathoners must be able to finish within 3.75 hours, strollers start in the back of the 5K, toddlers under four may walk with parents for free, and no pets firearms or alcohol are permitted. The Human Health Project is the beneficiary and athletes are asked to bring a non perishable food item if possible. Volunteer positions are available and volunteers may receive free race entry. Registration prices increase on September 1 2026, October 1 2026, November 1 2026 and November 23 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
