Asheville Turkey Trot - Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run
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Distance
1 mi
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Road
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About this run
2025 Overall Results 2025 Age Group Results Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration Thursday, November 26 | 7am - 8:30am at Pack Square in Downtown Asheville The 26th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 26, 2026. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank. Early packet pickup will be Wednesday, November 25 from 3pm until 6pm, at TBD. Race day registration is available. Keep in mind shirts aren't guaranteed during late registration. If not registered by November 1, shirts are not guaranteed. Race day packet pick up will be at Pack Square Park from 7am until 8:30am. The race starts on Woodfin St. in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park. Please note, due to restrictions NO DOGS/PETS are allowed. The course is not completely closed so this is for safety purposes. Race timing will be provided by Right On Time Productions. All race related info on www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com Link to course map on Strava! TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR TURKEY TROT 5k 1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the downtown YMCA 2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right. 3. To the top of the hill, turn right on E. Chestnut St. 4. Turn left on Charlotte 5. Follow Charlotte St to Evelyn Place, turn left 6. Follow Evelyn place, crossing Edwin/Kimberly to Murdock St, turn left onto Murdock 7. Follow Murdock to Hillside St, turn right (water stop on Murdock) 8. Hillside to N. Liberty, turn left. 9. Follow Liberty, crossing Chestnut St to Orange St, turn left 10. Follow Orange to Central Ave., turn right onto Central 11. Follow Central Ave down to Woodfin St, turn left on Woodfin 12. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle 13. Turn right onto College St. 14. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS FOR GOBBLE WOBBLE 1 MILE 1. Race starts on Woodfin Street in front of the First Congregational Church 2. Head toward Central Ave, turn right 3. Turn left on Orange Street 4. Turn left on S. Liberty Street 5. Turn left on Elm Street 6. Turn right on Central Avenue 7. Turn left of Woodfin Street 8. Follow Woodfin which changes name to Oak St. to the traffic circle 9. Turn right onto College St. 10. Finish is approximately .1 mile on the left at Pack Square Park
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Asheville, NC, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Asheville, NC, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
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