Name: Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Bryson City

About the Event

Hosted by Cherokee Choices, the Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut Run/Walk offers something for everyone - from seasoned runners to new joggers/walkers too. With Age Groups (and Awards) 8 & Under, 9-12, & 13-16 you know this is a real Family Fun event.

Come out and enjoy a beautiful course that Starts and Finishes at the Kituwah Mound. Cool shirts, great awards, and a great cause.

Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!

RACE START: 12:00 NOON Race Day Registration is available from 11:00 to 11:45am.

AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female

The 5K will be Scored as follows:
Top 3 Male & Female Age Groups: 8 & Under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-50, 51-60, and 61+

ENTRY FEES:
Only $5 for Kids 12 & Under and Elders 60+
Adults: $15. $20 after October 1st
Donate $50 or more and your Entry is FREE!!

Races Offered

5K Run

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$15.00

Kids Fun Run

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Bryson City.

thermostat Temperature

5.2° / 16.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.9° / 14.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

5.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:09

nightlight Sunset

18:27

About Bryson City

Learn more about the host city, Bryson City.

Bryson City is a small city located in the Mountains of North Carolina. The city is located near the eastern entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Steve Shook	M	72	Knoxville, TN	—
🥈	Elnora Thompson	F	74	Cherokee, NC	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kallup McCoy II	M	36	Cherokee, NC	17:34.5
🥈	Jaylen Bark	M	18	—	17:59
🥉	Tyce Hoghere	M	16	—	18:06.1
4	Jakeli Swimmer	M	32	Cherokee, NC	18:27.4
5	Benjamin Bogardus	M	35	Asheville, NC	18:39.4
6	L. Lossiah	F	12	—	23:31.6
7	A. Fourkiller-Raby	F	11	—	23:40.5
8	Michael Kennett	M	49	Tallahassee, FL	23:54.8
9	D. Cruz	M	12	Cherokee, NC	24:51.5
10	Larry Agle	M	54	—	25:33.5
11	C. Stamper	F	12	—	27:00.8
12	Stephanie Treadway	F	53	Bryson City, NC	27:37.4
13	Clifford Mault	M	59	Sylva, NC	28:03.6
14	M. Bassett	F	9	Cullowhee, NC	28:35.1
15	J. Bassett	M	12	Cullowhee, NC	28:37.9
16	Missy Collins	F	48	Robbinsville, NC	28:51.3
17	Albert Cruz	M	34	Cherokee, NC	29:00
18	Shayna Ledford	F	28	Cherokee, NC	29:22.1
19	Chantal Matheson	F	30	Robbinsville, NC	29:44.9
20	L. Kennett	F	11	Tallahassee, FL	30:37.4
21	Robyn Duncan	F	52	Bryson City, NC	30:48
22	Chanae Phillips	F	47	Statesville, NC	30:50.2
23	Beth Wall-Bassett	F	44	Cullowhee, NC	31:31.8
24	Amy Teesateskie	F	33	Cherokee, NC	31:34.7
25	Lisa Monnat	F	47	Bryson City, NC	32:41.4
26	Samantha Hernandez	F	36	—	33:19.5
27	Manuel Hernandez	M	39	—	33:21.1
28	Dena Turner	F	37	Bryson City, NC	34:20.3
29	Devyn Smith	M	27	—	34:22.8
30	John Addy	M	76	Coshocton, OH	34:25.4
31	Brandi Harris	F	40	Sevierville, TN	36:02.5
32	Rae Pettit	F	40	Sevierville, TN	36:04.2
33	Angel Squirrell	F	49	—	36:06.6
34	Laxmi Raghwani	F	44	Bryson City, NC	36:33.6
35	W. Hernandez	M	12	Cherokee, NC	36:36.8
36	Douglas Dehart	M	70	—	36:44
37	Donna Carpenter	F	64	Sylva, NC	37:12.6
38	Angela Cable	F	40	Cosby, TN	37:15
39	M. Cruz	F	11	Cherokee, NC	37:33.3
40	Miranda Stamper	F	39	—	37:44.3
41	Jamy-lyn Teesateskie	F	14	Cherokee, NC	37:59.5
42	Kymani Foalima-Squirrell	M	13	—	39:20.3
43	Hiddy Morgan	F	76	Cullowhee, NC	39:27.2
44	Lamont Squirrell	M	56	—	39:46.2
45	Susan Bogardus	M	66	Cullowhee, NC	40:44.1
46	J. Bassett	F	11	Cullowhee, NC	44:15.7
47	Patti Elkin	F	60	Franklin, NC	45:07.3
48	Dub Elkin	M	70	Franklin, NC	45:09.2
49	Debora Foerst	F	54	Cherokee, NC	49:31.1
50	Anonymous Anonymous	F	65	—	50:14.2