2025 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

2025 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thanksgiving Day @ 8AM * Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location: Charlotte, NC 28269 US

Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 8AM for the 12th annual University City Turkey Trot!! A huge thanks to all the participants who have supported this awesome community race through the years! Join fellow runners, walkers, and our fans on Thanksgiving Day for a 5k walk/run designed for all of University City to enjoy! After the race, cool down and indulge in a post-race mini feast featuring food, drinks, games and music. The University City Turkey Trot features a 5k run/walk; a fun run for kids of all ages; and a costume contest for all those young at heart. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place finishers overall; first and second place male and female in each age category; and three prizes are awarded for the costume contest. In addition to all that fun, participants are encouraged to take part in our annual food drive by bringing non-perishable items to support those who are less fortunate in our community. Our awesome turkey tee shirt is always a hit! Please register early -- by Friday, November 7, 2025 by noon -- to ensure you get your awesome tee shirt ordered. Avoid disappointment and register early! Every participant is guaranteed a medal. Any extra shirt inventory will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis upon request after the race.

Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas (SCPOC) is a non‐profit 501c (3) tax exempt organization that exists to "partner" with anyone working to make a difference in the lives of patients and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease. The University City Turkey Trot benefits patients and families affected by this hereditary illness.

Race Website: http://universitycityturkeytrot.com