Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot in Charlotte

Details

Thursday, November 23, 2023

The 17th Annual Lake Norman Turkey Trot is back and in this years edition features a 5K, 10K and a brand new Half Marathon course!

Race Distances

Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 7:45 am
10K (6.2 miles) starts at 8:00 am
5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:15 am

Directions

The race starts and finishes at Life Fellowship Church located at 20010 Chartown Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031

Swag

-The best participation medal in North Carolina!
-Short Sleeve Tech Tshirt (to get a tshirt guaranteed in your size you must register by 11/3/23)
-Cup
-Beanie Cap

Entry Fees

(We ask all athletes to please bring a non-perishable food item if possible).

Half Marathon
$55 until 8/31
$60 until 9/30
$65 until 10/31
$70 until 11/19
$85 on and after 11/20

10K
$35 until 8/31
$40 until 9/30
$45 until 10/31
$50 until 11/19
$65 on and after 11/20

5K
$25 until 8/31
$30 until 9/30
$35 until 10/31
$40 until 11/19
$55 on and after 11/20

Virtual Run (Any Distance)
$49

Awards

Half Marathon
Overall & Age Group Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

10K
Overall & Age Group Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

5K
Overall & Age Group Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

Virtual Run

-Participation medal
-Race Tshirt
-Shipped on Monday after the race

Schedule

Monday - 11/20
12:00 pm - prerace webinar

Wednesday - 11/22
12:00 pm - Packet pick opens at Life Fellowship Church
6:00 pm - Packet pick up closes

Thursday - 11/23
6:30 - registration / packet pick up opens Life Fellowship Church
8:00 - Half Marathon start
8:15 - 10K start
8:30 - 5K start
9:30 - 5K awards ceremony
9:45 - 10K awards ceremony
10:00 - Half Marathon awards ceremony
11:00 - Half Marathon course closes

T-Shirts

Beneficiary

Human Health Project. This organization issues grants to local food shelters. We ask all attendees to bring a non-perishable food item.

5K Course

5K Course - Runners hit Aid Station 1 twice, once at approximately 1.4 miles and then again at 2.8 miles. It will be serving water and gatorade.

10K Course

10K Course - Runners hit Aid Station 1 at approximately 1.4 miles, Aid Station 2 at 3.1 miles and Aid Station 1 again at 5.0 miles. It will be serving water and gatorade.

Half Marathon Course

Half Marathon Course - New course coming soon!

Venue Map

Other Information

-There is a 3.5 hour time cut off for the half marathon.
- All three courses are on asphalt road - no off road.
- All athletes receive a participation medal.
- Strollers start in the back of the 5K.
- Toddlers under 4 can run / walk with parents for free.
- No pets, firearms or alcohol permitted.
- Please make sure you are familiar with our policies.