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Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the Turkey Trot is a Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition for the past 37 years. The largest road race in North Carolina with a record 12,223 participants in 2025 is a homecoming destination for extended families, former classmates, and a place to meet your neighbors. The community comes together to kick off the holiday season with a healthy morning run or walk before heading home for food and family. Starting and finishing at SouthPark Mall, participants can choose from an 8K Run, a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and a 50-yard Tot Trot.There is an event for every family member at the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot!
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Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States
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