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Cal Tri Charlotte athletes head to Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina, located approximately 38 miles north of Charlotte. This event offers a flexible multisport day with 12 options, divided equally between Sprint and Olympic distances. Choices include triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, swim-only, and run-only formats. The standard triathlon involves a swim, bike, and run. RunBikeRun variations substitute the swim with a second run: Sprint distances are 5 km, 26 km bike, 5 km, while Olympic distances are 5 km, 40 km bike, 10 km. Swim-only participants can select 400 yards or 1,640 yards, and runners have 5K and 10K choices. Average air temperatures range from 59 F to 77 F, with water averaging 69 F. Organizers suggest a wetsuit for the swim.

The Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving-season race morning based at the Hickory Foundation YMCA in Hickory, North Carolina. Runners can choose a 5K or 10K, and kids have their own Youth Fun Run before the main races start. The event is in its 24th running and keeps a practical, community-race feel, with team packet pickup, individual packet pickup, and race-day registration handled at the nearby C.O. Miller Teen Center. The Youth Fun Run goes first at 8:15 a.m., followed by the 10K at 9:00 and the 5K a few minutes later. All participants have a 1 hour 30 minute cutoff, so the setup is friendly to walkers and casual runners but still organized around a clear morning schedule. Entry fees and donations support the YMCA’s local programs for healthy spirit, mind, and body, with the stated goal of strengthening the Hickory community.

The Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase is a Thanksgiving morning race in Statesville, North Carolina, starting from 2012 Simonton Rd. It offers a 10k, 5k, and 1-mile fun run, with youth and adult options for the shorter distances. Bib pickup is onsite at the Soccer Complex before the races, and the first 1-mile youth runners start around 9:00 AM. The course uses a mix of greenway and road, and dogs are not allowed on the route. The event supports Iredell County Special Olympics, and it also asks runners to bring canned food, gently worn shoes, or clothes for Fifth Street Ministries and BackPack Ministries. This is the race's 10th running, giving it the feel of a local holiday tradition rather than a one-off fundraiser.

The Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K is a Thanksgiving running event held in Cornelius, North Carolina. The start line is located at 20010 Chartown Drive, close to Lake Norman. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, or a virtual option. The in-person races begin in the morning and conclude around noon. The event accommodates various runner types on the holiday morning. Options are available for short-distance walkers and beginners, 10K participants, and half-marathoners. This marks the race's 20th year. The "Turkey Trot" designation lends a familiar local and holiday atmosphere, distinguishing it from a formal championship event.

The Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving morning in Cornelius, North Carolina. The start and finish are located at Life Fellowship Church on Chartown Drive. Its unique feature is that it is the only Thanksgiving Day half marathon within 150 miles of Charlotte. Participants can select the half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a virtual race. This variety accommodates those aiming to complete 13.1 miles before their meal and families seeking a shorter holiday run. The in-person races begin early, with the half marathon starting first, followed shortly by the 10K and 5K. The course winds through Lake Norman-area communities north of Charlotte, attracting runners from Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville, Charlotte, and surrounding towns. The event welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels, and its Thanksgiving timing lends it a more family-focused atmosphere than standard road races. Participants get a short-sleeve tech shirt. Early registrants for the half marathon might also receive a beanie. All finishers are awarded a medal that the organizers highlight.

The Lake Norman State Park Sprint is a spring sprint triathlon held at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, North Carolina, near the Charlotte area. The race location is approximately six miles from the Mooresville exit off I-77, with parking available immediately next to the main race area. The event is Round 3 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series, offering individual triathlon, relay, and aquabike categories. The park provides additional amenities for race day, including over 30 miles of single-track mountain biking trails and a 32-site family campground close to the venue.