Davidson Turkey Trot

Davidson Turkey Trot takes place in Davidson, North Carolina, on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. The single event is the 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk (3.1 miles), starting at 8:00 a.m. Registration is handled through a simple online form, which fits the informal, community feel of a small-town holiday trot where runners and walkers share the same course.

You do not need much to enjoy a 5K like this one. Walkers and beginners can prepare with a few relaxed 30-minute outings in the weeks before, or follow a basic six-week run-walk plan if the goal is to run the whole way. Runners who want a fast time can use the trot as a final tune-up of the fall season, keeping their weekly long run, adding a session of 400-meter to 800-meter repeats, and easing off in the last few days. The 8:00 a.m. start means an early alarm, so lay out your gear the night before and allow time for a short warm-up jog before you line up.