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There's nothing jive about Charlotte's turkey trot season |
Road races galore to mark Thanksgiving |
Published Wednesday, November 21, 2018 1:50 pm |
Between 3,000-4,500 calories will be consumed on Thanksgiving Day, according to the Calorie Control Council. No one wants to food shame the most festive of days.
Seriously, pass another helping of mashed potatoes, and add a little extra gravy. However, with over 1,300 turkey trots taking place throughout the country, here are three in Charlotte to commence the holiday in fit fashion. Gobble, gobble!
1) University City Turkey Trot 5k
Location: 3024 Prosperity Church Road
Distance: 5 kilometers and 1 mile fun run
Packet pick-up on Thanksgiving: 7 a.m.
Start time: 8 a.m. for the 5k, and 9 a.m. for the 1-mile fun run
Cost: $30 for the 5k, and $15 for the 1 mile fun run
For more information: http://www.universitycityturkeytrot.com/race-info/
2) Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot
Note: This race is open to a maximum of 15,000 participants.
Location: Southpark Mall 4400 Sharon Road
Distance: 8k, 5k, 1-mile fun run, Tot Trot (26.2 yards for children walking through 6 years old may compete in the tot trot) and Tuff Turkey (for participants who run both the 8k and 5k).
Packet pick-up on Thanksgiving: 6:30 a.m. at Southpark Mall in front of Dillard’s Parking Deck—look for the large tent.
Start time:
8:00 a.m.: 1 mile fun run
8:30 a.m.: 8k
9:30 a.m.: 5k
10:30 a.m.: Tot Trot
10:30 a.m.: awards ceremony
Cost:
1-mile fun run: $35
8k: $45
5k: $40
Tuff Turkey: $75
Tot Trot: $12
Note: There is a $5 discount for children under 12 years old.
For more information:
https://charlotteturkeytrot.racesonline.com
3) Turkey Dash
Location: Village at Robinson Farm 8410 Rea Road
Distance: 4 mile and 1 mile
Start time: 8:30 a.m. for the 4 mile and 9:30 a.m. for the mile race
Cost: $43 for the 4 mile and $29 for the 1 mile
For more information:
http://turkeydashcharlotte.com
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