The Hickory Foundation YMCA is excited to announce that we will celebrate the 25th Annual Hickory Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Fun Run on Saturday - November 21st, 2026. Proceeds from this race help the Y carry out its Mission to provide programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body to make Hickory a stronger community. Your race entry fee and generous Donations will help to continue this support in our community.
5K: Race Shirt
10K: Race Shirt
Youth Fun Run: Race Shirt
3.1 Miles: Race Shirt
6.2 Miles: Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Jun 23 | Jun 30 |
| $30.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 30 | |
| $35.00 | Aug 31 | Nov 8 | |
| $45.00 | Nov 9 | Nov 20 | |
| $50.00 | Nov 21 | Nov 21 | |
| 10K | $30.00 | Jun 23 | Jun 30 |
| $35.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 30 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 165 | 58:47 | 36:50 |
| 2024 | 131 | 55:21 | 36:41 |
| 2023 | 135 | 59:40 | 36:49 |
| 2022 | 90 | 54:10 | 35:59 |
| 2021 | 101 | 56:03 | 35:34 |
| 2019 | 82 | 53:57 | 35:53 |
| 2017 | 114 | 56:23 | 32:17 |
| 2016 |
Interested in this race?
| $40.00 | Aug 31 | Nov 8 |
| $50.00 | Nov 9 | Nov 20 |
| $55.00 | Nov 21 | Nov 21 |
| Youth Fun Run | $15.00 | Jun 23 | Nov 21 |
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Jun 23 | Nov 21 |
| 6.2 Miles | $30.00 | Jun 23 | Nov 21 |
TEAM ONLY Packet Pickup*: (Your group leader will pick up for you) Thursday, November 19th, 11:00am - 1:00pm & 3:00pm - 5:00pm LOCATION: C.O. Miller Teen Center, 701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601 INDIVIDUAL Runner Packet Pickup/Onsite Registration: Pre-Race Day: Friday, November 20st, 11:00am - 1:00pm, 3:00pm - 5:00pm - We highly recommend you pick up on this day! Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup: 7:00am - 9:00am LOCATION: C.O. Miller Teen Center, 701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC 28601 *If you a
7:00AM-9:00 AM: Onsite packet pickup and registration 8:15am: Youth Fun Run start time 9:00am: 10k start time* 9:03am: 5k start time* *Please note: 1 hour 30 minute cutoff time for all race participants to complete the race.
| 126 |
| 59:17 |
| 36:11 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,137 | 40:29 | 16:56 |
| 2024 | 898 | 41:11 | 17:36 |
| 2023 | 755 | 40:04 | 18:03 |
| 2022 | 589 | 38:59 | 18:12 |
| 2021 | 464 | 40:54 | 18:56 |
| 2019 | 532 | 37:47 | 17:41 |
| 2017 | 646 | 39:52 | 17:19 |
| 2016 | 626 | 35:10 | 18:22 |