Place
Davidson, NC US 28036
Packet Pick Up
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY @ 8 AM on South Main Street In Davidson. Runner's Village on the Davidson Village Green. Please arrive early.
Packet Pick Up at Davidson Village Inn
117 Depot Street, Davidson, NC 28036
November 26th, 1 pm - 6 pm
November 27th, 11 am - 6 pm
Davidson Green
November 28th, Race Morning 6:45-7:30 am
Description
Join us on Thanksgiving morning at the Annual Davidson Turkey Trot - Davidson's Thanksgiving tradition for all. The 5k course winds through beautiful downtown Davidson. Bring the whole family out for this fun, family-friendly event benefitting non-profits in Davidson and beyond.
*Please note: All children and adults planning on receiving a timing bib and an official race time must register and pay the full race fee. Children under 8 years old, not planning to receive a timing bib, will not need to register and may run at leisure.
Note: Must register by November 1, 2024 to guarantee a shirt. All participants must get their t-shirts at packet pick-up or by 7:30am on race day. T-shirts will NOT be available for pick-up after the start of the race.
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FAQ
Where can I park?
Public Parking Decks, Garages, Spaces
The United Methodist Church Lot
*Arriving early is recommended
When does race-day registration close?
Race-Day Registration, Bib Assignments and Packet Pick-Up closes strictly at 7:35 AM. We will not be able to provide mailing or additional pick-up options post-race.
When will the awards be announced?
Awards will be announced soon after top finisher times have been assessed and winners are identified. We anticipate around 9:30 AM. You'll want to stick around for awesome prizes for our top male and female runners.
Is the course timed?
This race is a 5k course timed by Queen City Timing. All results will be posted online here at Runsignup.com and additionally on QueenCityTiming.com as runners finish.
Will there be food?
We plan to have donuts, fruit, water, and coffee. Quantities are limited.
OTHER
Bathrooms will be provided with Portable Restrooms located on the backside of the Green. The course is coned, protecting runners and families on their run / walk through the town of Davidson. Event concludes around 10:30 AM. Runners will be placed in age groups based on increments of 5 to allow for more accurate competition.
For any other questions regarding the event, please reach out to us at info@davidsonturkeytrot.com
Race Contact Info
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Our Sponsors
Past Beneficiaries
The annual Davidson Turkey Trot is hosted by Students Offering Smiles 501 (c) 3. Proceeds from the event benefit local non-profits and beyond focused on promoting good physical and mental health, combating food insecurity, enhancing education as well as addressing other needs of those in our community from the very young to the very old. In 2023, Students Offering Smiles is proud to share that through the 2023 Davidson Turkey Trot donations totaling $51,000 were made possible:
• $16,500 to Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center for Project Greenplay
• $7,500 to Senior Community Connections for Member, Volunteer, Marketing and Communications support
• $4,500 to FeedNC towards the Children’s Sensory Garden
• $4,500 to LEARNWorks at Ada Jenkins to provide after-school snacks for one year
• $3,000 Davidson Lifeline - funded showing of Not Good Enough film event at Town Hall on Aug 22, 2024
• $15,000 towards a Gift of Life International Grant to provide heart surgeries at Bustamante Children’s Hospital in Jamaica
Since its launch in 2021, Students Offering Smiles and the Davidson Turkey Trot have enabled donations of over $113,000 to those in need.