SOUTH ASHEVILLE TURKEY TROT

Presented by Hunter Subaru

A Thanksgiving Tradition in the heart of South Asheville

NOVEMBER 27, 2025

The South Asheville Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving tradition that brings together local residents and visitors alike for a morning of festive fun and fitness. Nestled in the picturesque backdrop of Biltmore Park in Asheville, NC, this event combines the spirit of the holiday season with a healthy dose of community camaraderie. Participants of all ages gather to run, walk, or trot while showcasing their enthusiasm and holiday-themed costumes. Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply looking to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories, the South Asheville Turkey Trot is a heartwarming way to kick off the holiday season.

Permit pending government approvals | Race date & course subject to change

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our friends at Hunter Subaru. We are thankful for their participation and admire the uplifting attitude they bring to our event.

Additionally, we are grateful for Pinegate Renewables and their significant contribution to our event and our community.

why you'll love this race:

A unique course in Biltmore Park Town Square and the surrounding neighborhood. This is the only running event permitted in this neighborhood!
A free, one-of-a-kind comfy race shirt ($20 after November 3)
A custom commemorative finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment.
A Hunter Subaru Goody bag.
A professionally chip-timed race on a USATF certified, fully marked course!
A scenic route with cheering spectators and very little vehicle traffic
Awards for the overall and top finishers in each age group
Prizes for the most creative costume/outfit
A virtual option is available for runners & walkers who are not available to participate in-person

What our runners are saying...

"Finisher medals were sweet. Kids said it's the coolest one they've ever received."

"Thanks for creating fun, organized and professional events. The entire iDAPH team is amazing!"

"Always an organized run, friendly faces and a positive atmosphere!!"

"Well-marked course, friendly people all over, easy parking and a beautiful residential route. See you next year!"

"Loved everything. Sure did like that cupcake after finishing :)"

"GREAT JOB with the porta-johns... so many races skimp on this!"

The Course

The course starts and ends in Asheville’s esteemed Biltmore Park Town Square. Runners and walkers will traverse through neighborhood streets where residents and guests cheer them on along the course. There are a few moderate hills but nothing out of the ordinary for this area. Participants love the quiet streets that have little to no vehicle traffic making for a very family-friendly course. The cutoff time for all participants is 10:30am, allowing an hour and a half for everyone to finish.

5K | 3.1 Miles

Start Time
9:00 AM

Course Cutoff
10:30 AM

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USATF sanctioned and certified

Complete the Series!

Keep your fitness goals on track this holiday season with our Holiday Hustle Series! This trio of races is the perfect way to stay active during a time when fitness often takes a back seat.

South Asheville Turkey Trot | Nov 28
Ugly Sweater Run | Dec 7
New Year’s Resolution Run | Jan 1

Traveling this holiday season? You can still participate virtually!

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WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Spend the Weekend

An Authentic Mountain Destination

If you're not from here, you're going to love visiting here. Experience the thrill of running or cycling amidst the breathtaking beauty of Western North Carolina, where the rugged mountains and pristine landscapes set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. We invite you to make our event your ultimate destination race. Our Visitor’s Guide features lodging options, airport info, and the inside scoop on what to see and do while you’re here.

View our Visitor's Guide

Event Lodging Discount!

Traveling to Asheville? Stay right in heart of Biltmore Park Town Square and enjoy the convenience of being steps away from the race day festivities! Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park has graciously provided a discounted room block for visiting participants.

BOOK A ROOM

Our Community Partners

Asheville Poverty Initiative
(12 Baskets Cafe)

All are welcome to 12 Baskets Café! Located at 610 Haywood Rd in West Asheville, our café is open to everyone. All are encouraged to come and have conversations with their neighbors. At 12 Baskets Café, we embrace all walks of life—those facing hunger, seeking belonging, or eager to help. We are community-powered, using 100% rescued food in a space where everyone contributes as they can.

We are open for sit-down meals and groceries every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 AM to 1 PM. You can come for a free, delicious, hot lunch four days a week and leave with whatever groceries you need. We have grown to serve 600+ community members through meals and grocery boxes every week. While the food is donated, it costs Asheville Poverty Initiative a little over $10 per plate to cover costs like rent and utilities.

DONATE

It is the mission, duty and purpose of iDream Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities for Western North Carolina youth and adults who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses and/or equipment to train for and/or participate in our WNC sporting events. This tax-exempt non-profit provides needs-based scholarships. The amounts to be gifted are determined on a case-by-case basis through a criteria-selection process.

Frequently Asked Questions

All event details can be found on our registration page. Simply click "register" on this page and you will be taken to Race Roster, our registration partner.

Once you register, we will remind you about important details prior to the race. We send an email and text message the week before the event. It will contain a link to our interactive event guide that has everything you need to know in one place.

If you have a question and can't find the answer, we are here to help! Send us a message or email us at support@idaph.net.

Stroller friendly? No problem! This 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!

Dogs allowed? 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.

Did you register to participate in person but can’t make it on race day? You don’t have to miss out! You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. In the virtual event, you’ll run anywhere you like, post your results, and have your swag mailed to you after the event.

TRANSFERS: All participants can transfer into the virtual version of their event up until the start of the event. Send a message to support@idaph.net to request the transfer. There will be no refunds for the price difference between events. Transfers that occur within seven days of the event will cost $10.

Transfers between participants are prohibited. Participants who run with another runner's bib will be automatically disqualified and bandits will be banned from future iDaph events.

REFUNDS: We have a small, but mighty team that is working on all the details to produce this event safely for you and everyone in our community in attendance. We are incurring the expenses for production well before the day of the event, and we will not be able to provide a refund to you should you want to cancel your registration, or if the event itself has to be canceled due to a change in the status of the pandemic, weather, an act of god, or other unforeseen circumstance.

CANCELLATION: In the event of an unforeseen circumstance, such as an emergency, an act of god, not receiving approval of final event permits or a change in public health guidelines that results in the inability to have an in-person event, we reserve the right to cancel the event and automatically convert all in-person registrations to the virtual option. Should this occur, your swag will be mailed to you free of charge.

DEFERRALS: We do not allow deferrals from race to race. If you're unable to make it on race day, you may switch to the virtual option.