South Asheville Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Asheville Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025 in downtown Asheville, NC. The event includes a 5K Turkey Trot and the Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run. Portions of the proceeds benefit MANNA FoodBank; in 2023 the event reported over 2,600 runners helped create 34,000 meals. The course is USATF-certified and race timing is provided by Right On Time Productions.
Course, logistics and awards
The 5K starts on Woodfin Street in front of the downtown YMCA (30 Woodfin St) and finishes at Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza). The route passes through the Montford neighborhood with a detailed turn-by-turn description available for both the 5K and the 1 mile. Early packet pickup is offered on Wednesday, November 26 at Fred Anderson Subaru (110 S Bear Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806); additional race day packet pickup is available at Pack Square. The course is not completely closed to traffic; no pets are allowed on course. Strollers are permitted but are asked to start at the back of the pack. Chip times are recorded for participants, while gun time is used to determine awards. Awards include overall and masters places for men and women, age-group awards for multiple age ranges, and costume contest prizes in categories such as Funniest, Best Turkey, Most Creative, Best Group, and Youth (12 & under). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.