SOUTH ASHEVILLE TURKEY TROT
Presented by Hunter Subaru
EVENT GUIDE
NOVEMBER 26, 2026
Please take a moment to review the event guide below prior to race day.
Packet Pickup
Wednesday, November 25th
NOON - 3:00 PM
Thursday, November 26th
7:30am-8:30am
(Pickup will end promptly at 8:30am)
Location
The Trot Shop
Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
Pisgah Ballroom
43 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803 (VIEW MAP)
* From the Front Entrance, go right at the front desk and follow the signs.
* From the Hilton Parking Garage, take the elevator and press L for Lobby.
- The first 150 kids to pick up their race packet Wednesday will receive a special gift from AuPair in America Asheville!
- Race Merchandise will be available for purchase in the Trot Shop. Pre-order yours HERE and we'll have it ready for you at packet pickup.
- Participants must register online HERE before arrival at packet pickup. The race is expected to sell out by race day.
PARKING
- All runners must be parked by 8:30am.
- Biltmore Park Town Square provides ample parking, either on the street or in one of the parking decks - all within a short walk of the start line.
- No parking available at the start and finish line. Handicap parking is available near Athleta, LOFT, and Barnes & Noble.
Race Info
Race Start: 9:00am
Course Cutoff: 10:30am
View GPS Course Map
- Start/Finish: 8 Town Square Blvd, Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville, NC.
- The South Asheville Turkey Trot course is USATF Certified!
- You'll begin near Fleet Feet Asheville, weave your way through neighborhood streets in and around the Biltmore Park community, and return to Town Square to finish near the Trot Shop.
- Competitors looking to win overall or in their age group should line up at the front of the start line. Overall winner times are based on gun-time and age group winner times are based on chip-time.
- Stroller friendly? No problem! Our event is stroller friendly, but we do ask that if you’re not in it to win it, please start towards the back of the pack for the safety of all the participants. However, if you’re a competitive parent-child duo, and plan to be out front the entire race to win overall, feel free to start up front and show us what you’ve got!
- Dog friendly? Furry friends are family too, and are welcomed as spectators on the sidelines. Due to the congestion and safety concerns, dogs cannot participate in the race itself.
- Follow course markings and race signs with arrows. It's up to each runner to know the route.
- Have your race number visible on the front, on your outer layer of clothing!
- Portajons are located near the finish line across from Club Pilates.
- One water station is located at approx. mile 1.5 and mile 2.5.
Best dressed turkey contest
In it for the fun and not to win the race? The South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru features a “Best Dressed Turkey” Contest each year!
The Best Dressed in turkey-themed costumes and attire for both award categories will receive special prizes! Get the family together, throw on all your turkey swag and show up to kick off your holiday with this fun annual tradition as you gobble and trot your way through Biltmore Park! You know you love a little friendly competition with friends & family!
Winners will be announced at the start of the race and prizes may be picked up at the iDaph Timing Tent after running!
Award Categories:
Best Dressed Turkey Overall - Top 3
Best Dressed Turkey Group
Awards
We will announce the overall winners at 10:15AM near the finish area.
Can't stay? Pick up your award at one of our upcoming events (just let us know which one!) or reach out to support@idaph.net for a payment link to have it shipped.
Learn more about prizes and awards categories HERE.
POST RACE
Grab that well-deserved finisher medal, strike a pose at the photo backdrop and get ready for some post-race partying. We've got you covered!
- Rehydrate with bottled water from Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Real Estate
- Enjoy post-race snacks
- Power up for the rest of your day with coffee from Refuge Coffee
After the race, don’t forget to stop by the Trot Shop for some cool race merchandise or gift cards for Christmas!
Charity Partner
Least of these Asheville
We're excited to welcome Least of These Asheville as our non-profit partner for the South Asheville Turkey Trot!
Least of These Asheville is a homeless ministry founded by a Montreat College student in 2005. They serve breakfast and give out snack sacks to the homeless community of Asheville every Saturday morning in downtown, regardless of the weather! As a nonprofit, they run with the support of volunteers and donations! Donate when you register or through their fundraising page. Thank you for supporting their efforts to care for our homeless community!
Here's how your donation can help:
- $40 - Coffee for Saturday
- $70 - Snacks for 40 guests
- $85 - Sandwiches for 40 guests
- $100 - Breakfast for a Saturday
- $300 - Total cost of a Saturday
In addition to monetary donations, their greatest needs are currently snacks and hygiene items. If you'd like to help, please bring your donations to packet pickup at The Trot Shop - Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park (43 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803), Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00 - 3:00pm and drop them in the collection bin, or bring them on race day and drop them at their tent at the race!
Current needs include:
- Individual bags of: chips, packs of crackers, granola bars, trail mix & fruit gummies
- Hygiene supplies: toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, cleansing wipes
Prefer a more convenient option? They have graciously provided their Amazon Wish List for their current needs.
Sponsors & Partners
Our Presenting Partner
This event would not be possible without the generous support of Hunter Subaru. Since 1940, the Hunter Automotive Group has been a locally owned and operated business in Western North Carolina. It is their mission to improve the quality of life for their employees, customers, and the surrounding community. We are grateful for their participation and admire the uplifting attitude they bring to our event.
