North Carolina · 5K · 0.5 Miles
Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run is a 5K and 0.5 Miles event held in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Boiling Springs, NC
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Boiling Springs, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 0.5 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
About the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
The Turkey Trot 5K is a family-favorite tradition that takes place on Thanksgiving morning before all of the festivities begin for the day. Be sure to bring your friends and family so that you can wobble before you gobble! The 5K begins at the LYCC of Gardner-Webb University and the race route goes throughout the beautiful town of Boiling Springs. Running a race that matters this holiday season is what the Turkey Trot is all about; all proceeds from the race go to the YMCA's We Build People Sch…
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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run: common questions
- When is the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run held?
- In Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run offer?
- 5K and 0.5 Miles.
- How do I register for the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
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