Events
Youth Fun Run
Description
IN-PERSON 5K, 10K, & Fun Run
The Hickory Foundation YMCA is excited to announce that we will celebrate the 24th Annual Hickory Turkey Trot 5K & 10K on Saturday - November 22nd, 2025. Proceeds from this race help the Y carry out its Mission to provide programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body to make Hickory a stronger community. Your race entry fee and generous Donations will help to continue this support in our community.
LOCATION:
Hickory Foundation YMCA
701 1st St NW
Hickory, NC 28601
IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES:
-> PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
TEAM ONLY Packet Pickup: (Your group leader will pick up for you)
LOCATION: C.O. Miller Teen Center, 701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Thursday, November 20th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm
INDIVIDUAL Runner Packet Pickup:
LOCATION: C.O. Miller Teen Center, 701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Friday, November 21st, 12:00pm - 1:30pm, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup: 7:00am - 9:00am
-> RACE START TIMES:
Youth Fun Run Start Time: 8:15am
10K Start Time: 9:00am
5K Start Time: 9:03am
Please note 1 hour 30 minute cutoff time for all race participants to complete the race
Awards Ceremony: 11:00am To be held in the C.O. Miller Teen Center on the Hickory Foundation YMCA grounds
**To be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register by November 9th**
YOUTH FUN RUN
Kids, ages 12 & Under The course will take place in the field behind the Hickory Foundation YMCA. The Kids’ Fun Run begins at 8:15am. Parents are welcome to join! Bring on the little Turkeys."
ENTRY FEES:
5K & 10K Entry Fee:
July 8 - September 1 => $30/$35
September 2 - November 12 => $35/$40
November 13 - Race Day => $45/$50
Youth Fun Run Entry Fee:
August 1 - Race Day => $15
CORPORATE TEAM MEMBERS => Please contact your Team Manager for Registration Details
^ALL FINISHERS who register before November 9th will receive a custom t-shirt!
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS [5K & 10K]
Top Male & Female of 5K & 10K Winners
-One month YMCA membership for free!
-A turkey! (No really - the Overall Winners get a frozen turkey!)
-A trophy!
-Overall winners are not eligible for Age Group awards
The Top Three Male & Female finishers in the following Age Groups will receive a Custom Pint Glass!
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, *70 +
*Special presentation for the oldest male and female participants in both the 5K and 10K
The Top Three Male & Female finishers in the following Age Groups will receive a medal!
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19
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PHANTOM 5K & 10K
Phantom 5K & 10K
This “Do It Yourself” event will allow participants to run or walk at any time and any location that is convenient and safe for you and your families. Run a local 5K or 10K route (like the Turkey Trot courses), around the block, on trails,12.5 laps around the track, or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in North Carolina - so please invite friends and family in other states or countries to join the fun. Must register by November 9th to receive a race t-shirt.
PHANTOM 5K & 10K Entry Fee:
July 1 - Race Day => $30
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RUN FOR FREE!
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Do you want a FREE ENTRY? It's Simple - AFTER you’ve registered - a "Refer Your Friends!" pop-up will appear - Post, Tweet, and/or email the message to everyone you know.
OR Later - share your unique link found in your RunSignUp Confirmation E-mail = "Remember to invite your friends..."
When they use your link to sign up - you'll be refunded $10 for the first three (3) friends who register for the 5K Run, 5/10K Phantom and $15 for the 10K. Then $5 for the next two (2) and so on until your registration is FREE! [Free is Good!!]
Fine Print: The intial registration processing fee will not be refunded, you can not go below $0, refunds will not apply to Add-Ons, Purchases, Donations or the Fun Run. Funds will be refunded, within 3-4 business day, to the credit card used for the initial registration.
Invite your friends, family, and/or running buddies out for a Trot!
OR... even better! Make a Donation of $100 or more and Your Entry Is Free!! (Valid for single individual registrations only.)
Place
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.ymcacv.org/turkeytrot.
Directions
Hickory Foundation YMCA
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