About the Pack Turkey Trot Fun Run
This Thanksgiving morning run starts at First Federal Park in downtown Lincolnton and follows the Marcia Cloninger Rail Trail. The trail keeps things smooth underfoot, and the route offers both a shorter and a longer distance option. It is untimed, and people walk, jog, or bike alongside each other.
Admission is a bag of non-perishable food rather than an entry fee, with donations going to resource centers serving local families and students. Check-in opens before the start, so there is time to drop off your food and get sorted. Packet pickup happens on race morning at the start area.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/26/2026 08:00Free
10K11/26/2026 08:00Free
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