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Turkey Trot 5K is set for Thanksgiving Day

By Lightning Reports, Published: November 12, 2025

The 13th annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving this year will support the work of the Hope Coalition.

Presented by Hunter Subaru, the Turkey Trot offers runners, walkers, trotters and even pets the chance to support local families.
The race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, at the First Citizens Plaza on Main Street. Participants will then make their way through downtown before looping back to the plaza. Runners and walkers should plan to be off the course by 10:30 a.m. The race takes place in rain, shine or snow. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather. Fun prizes will be awarded for Fastest Male, Fastest Female, Best Costume, Best Pet Costume and Farthest Traveled. Race packet pickup times and locations include:
• Wednesday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hope Coalition Recovery Community Center, 225 S. Grove St.
• Race Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the race start-finish, First Citizens Plaza, 539 N. Main St.

Packet pickup ends promptly at 8:30 a.m. For more information or to register, visit https://elementsofhope.org/.