North Carolina · 5K · 1 Mile
Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 827 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Black Mountain, NC
- Field size
- ~827 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Black Mountain, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 827 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
About the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
Black Mountain Turkey Trot: A Mountain Thanksgiving Tradition Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at the 2nd annual Black Mountain Turkey Trot! Imagine crisp mountain air filling your lungs as golden autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet. Transform your Thanksgiving morning with a tradition of community, health, and gratitude. This North Carolina Turkey Trot is only 20 minutes from Downtown Asheville, located in the the beautiful town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, a small,…
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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k: common questions
- When is the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k held?
- In Black Mountain, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k?
- About 827 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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