Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K 2026

The Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina. Race listings are associated with Mooresville, and event materials direct runners to Cornelius. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, allowing families to opt for a short holiday run or a longer morning effort before the day's festivities. The half marathon is a notable option, presented as the sole Thanksgiving Day half marathon within 150 miles of Charlotte. The event attracts runners and walkers from Mooresville, Huntersville, Denver, Davidson, Hickory, Statesville, Charlotte, and surrounding towns, welcoming all ages and ability levels. Packet pickup at Charlotte Running Company in Mooresville connects the race to the local running community, and the course highlights late-autumn scenery around Lake Norman.