Northwestern Trojan Turkey Trot
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Northwestern Trojan Turkey Trot : overview
The Northwestern Trojan Turkey Trot takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event is a fundraiser for the Northwestern High School cross country team and the Trojan Club, which supports student-athletes at the school. The event lineup includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile (Kids Fun Run)
The published entry fees are $25 for the 5K and $5 for the Kids 1 Mile. The 5K price increases after October 22, 2025. Kids race registration closes November 20, 2025.
Course and logistics
Both races are held on Northwestern High School’s cross country course, a route run primarily on grass that covers parts of the ATC, Northwestern, and Rawlinson Road Middle School. The 1 Mile Fun Run follows roughly the first and last half mile of the cross country course and shares the same start and finish area as the 5K. The 5K will be chip timed and results will be posted on RunSignUp following the event. A water station is located on the course just past the halfway point.
The school address is 2503 W Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Packet pickup is located in the rear of the school near the start/finish. Early packet pickup and late registration are scheduled at the Charlotte Running Company in Riverwalk on the day before the race.
Awards, shirts and extras
Top three male and female finishers in the 5K receive awards. Overall 5K winners will have their names added to a plaque displayed in the Athletic Office. Age-group awards (top three) are planned for: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-99. All finishers of the kids 1 Mile Fun Run receive a medal. 5K registrants who sign up by November 9 will receive a T-shirt; shirts for later registrants are available while supplies last. The Fun Run entry does not include a shirt; parents may run with their child without registering unless they wish to purchase a shirt. The event includes a race day expo with snacks, water, vendors, and a food truck, and it also hosts a canned food drive for nonperishable donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.