NorthStone Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The NorthStone Turkey Trot takes place on November 27, 2025 in Huntersville, NC at 15801 Northstone Dr. The race program includes these events:
- 5K Timed Run/Walk
- 5K Non-Timed Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run with shirt (ages 7 & under)
- Kids Fun Run (no shirt, ages 7 & under)
The 5K course starts at the club entrance on Northstone Drive, goes around the Northstone Drive circle to Cadgwith Cove, returns on Northstone Drive to Willington Drive, continues to Ulsten Drive for a turnaround, and returns to the club entrance. All kids in the kids fun run receive finisher medals. The timed 5K awards 1st place overall male and female and age-group awards for male and female in these groups: 7 & under, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Registration, fees and charity
Registration options include a timed 5K with t-shirt and timing chip for $20, and a non-timed 5K without shirt or chip for no fee. A kids fun run with t-shirt is $12; a kids no-shirt option is free. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by November 10. Online registration closes on November 25; the free non-timed option remains available on race day but timing chips will not be available then.
All proceeds will go to A Giving Spirit Foundation. The foundation provides financial assistance to Charlotte-area mothers facing a medical crisis and has provided nearly $400,000 in grants since 2008. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.