Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 10K
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Event
The Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 22-23, 2025 at the Hickory Foundation YMCA, 701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC. The event marks the 25th annual Turkey Trot and includes multiple race options and virtual entries. Distances offered include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 10K Run
- Youth Fun Run (ages 1-12)
- Phantom 5K (DIY)
- Phantom 10K (DIY)
The Youth Fun Run takes place in the field behind the Hickory Foundation YMCA and parents are welcome to join. The Phantom events allow participants to run or walk at any location and time they choose.
Registration, gear and awards
Participants who enter by November 9, 2025 will receive a custom long sleeve t-shirt, subject to size availability. Entry fees vary by date and event; listed ranges include phased pricing for the 5K and 10K and flat rates for Phantom events and the Youth Fun Run. There is a 1 hour 30 minute cutoff time for all race participants.
Awards for the 5K and 10K include a one-month YMCA membership, a $50 gift card, a turkey, and a trophy for top male and female overall winners; overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age group and youth awards include gift cards and medals for specified age brackets, with a special presentation for the oldest male and female participants. Packet pickup is handled at the C.O. Miller Teen Center on the YMCA grounds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.