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 8:00 am
10K (6.2 miles) starts at 8:15 am
5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:30 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! (super heavy and large)
Short Sleeve Tech Tshirt (to get a tshirt guaranteed in your size you must register by 10/30/23)
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 11/20
$85 on and after 11/21

10K
$35 until 8/31
$40 until 9/30
$45 until 10/31
$50 until 11/20
$65 on and after 11/22

5K
$25 until 8/31
$30 until 9/30
$35 until 10/31
$40 until 11/20
$55 on and after 11/22

Virtual Run (Any Distance)
$49

Awards

Half Marathon
Overall & Age Group Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

10K

Overall & Age Group Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Overall & Age Group Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
8 & Under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Virtual Run

Participation medal
Race Tshirt
Shipped on Monday after the race

Schedule

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.