CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

About the Event

Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot is a Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition for the past 36 years!

Join us on Thanksgiving Day morning and choose from several fun options to participate including an 8K Run, a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Tot Trot. Starting and finishing at the SouthPark Mall, the largest road race (11,000+) in North Carolina is a homecoming destination for extended families, and old classmates, and a place to meet and celebrate with neighbors. The community comes together for the official Charlotte kick-off to the holiday season!

Great value and fun for the entire family! Check out www.clttturkeytrot.com for full event details and a comprehensive FAQ section.

Soft cotton tri-blend long-sleeve event T-shirts with a unique 2025 design
Finisher medals for ALL races, including the Harris Teeter Tot Trot
Multiple Pre-event Packet Pick-Up Opportunities for your convenience
Complimentary beer (1PP) for all participants of age courtesy of Suffolk Punch and Legion Brewing (ID required)
Start line upgrades focusing on fun, efficiency and safety, including enhanced walker, baby jogger and runner corrals
A deejayed pre-race experience, fire trucks and live national anthem
Harris Teeter post-race refreshments including water, granola bar and bananas
Finish Festival featuring music, awards, event partner giveaways, costume contests and so much more
Harris Teeter Tot Trot is FREE and convenient, running continuous heats from 8:30-9:30AM in the Dick's parking lot
CMPD Explorers HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: Please bring a toy to any packet pick-up or on race morning – our goal is to collect 1,000's of toys for local kids in need

IMPORTANT!!

Please make sure to follow us on social media (FaceBook: CharlotteTurkeyTrot and Instagram: CLTTurkeyTrot) for the most up-to-date news in order to help us communicate with you frequently and effectively.

Races Offered

Harris Teeter 1 Mile

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$27.00

CPI Security 8K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.971 Miles

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08:10

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$37.00

Harris Teeter Tot Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 50 Yards

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08:30

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$0.00

CPI Security 5K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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09:10

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$37.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

6.9° / 17.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.5° / 14.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 15m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 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

63.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:58

nightlight Sunset

18:17

About Charlotte

Learn more about the host city, Charlotte.

Charlotte is an ambitious and rapidly growing city in the southern part of the Piedmont of North Carolina. It is also developing its fledgling tourist industry; its central core is one of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas.