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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run

Q: How hard is the Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run 5K?

Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run is a 5K on a road course in Hickory, North Carolina. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run?

Race-day weather in Hickory can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 9:03 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run sell out?

Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

November 21, 2026

Hickory, North Carolina

Rolling Course

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Family-friendly

Big local vibe

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About the Race

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.

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

festive

charity

Charity race.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.