Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Location: Franklin, NC; 877 Ulco Drive, 28734
Type: RUN

At a glance

A festive Thanksgiving Day tradition in Franklin, NC, combining a fun run with a meaningful fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the annual Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk in Franklin, NC, a cherished Thanksgiving Day tradition. Celebrating its 12th year, this event is a dedicated fundraiser for Special Olympics of Macon County, NC. Runners of all ages can participate in the 5K, while younger participants can enjoy the Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk. It's a wonderful way to embrace the holiday spirit, enjoy a run, and support a meaningful cause.

What to expect

Participate in a 5K or bring the whole family for the Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk.
5K participants can compete for overall and age group awards.
Little Turkeys racers receive a completion award, and early registrants get an event shirt.

Standout details

Thanksgiving Day tradition
Supports Special Olympics
Awards for top 5K finishers
Event shirts for early registrants

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Thu, Nov 26, 8:30 AM EST · From $22.80
Opens Feb 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Thu, Nov 26, 9:00 AM EST · From $33.45
Opens Feb 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Thu, Nov 26, 9:00 AM EST · From $28.13
Opens Feb 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Nov 25, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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From the organizer

Gobble! Gobble! Join others for Franklin, NC's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk on November 27, 2025 THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!! (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC)

This is the 12th year anniversary of Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN Run/Walk (All Ages) and we are planning to make this year's fundraiser for Special Olympics of Macon County, NC the best yet! Visit our Facebook Event page for details & announcements. Facebook Event Page Link: Cold Turkey 5K Info

***T-Shirt and Bib pickup will be held from 4-5:30pm on Wednesday the 26th (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC and the morning of the race starting at 7:30am.

Race day registration/Race packet pickup begins at 7:30am. Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM Cold Turkey 5K starts at 9:00AM - 1 hour cut off for the 5K

The first 200 5K PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE RACERS/20 Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (All Ages) WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT (Event shirts are LIMITED on race day) You must register before November 9, 2025 to be guaranteed event shirt (For the 5K & Fun Run)

5K: Awards to the overall 1st-3rd male & female winners & 1st-3rd age division winners.

Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (10 years old and under): Awards to the overall 1st-Every Little Turkey racer will receive a completion award.

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