Lake Norman Turkey Trot: 20 Years of Thanksgiving Running in Cornelius

The Lake Norman Turkey Trot turns 20 on Nov 26, 2026. The only Thanksgiving half marathon near Charlotte, plus a 10K and 5K in Cornelius. Prices go up Sept 1.

The Lake Norman Turkey Trot turns 20 on Nov 26, 2026. The only Thanksgiving half marathon near Charlotte, plus a 10K and 5K in Cornelius. Prices go up Sept 1.

My running journey started June 2025 following the passing of my stepfather, Bob, whowas a marathoner. Prior to that, I avoided running like the plague. 408 miles defined thebeginning of my career in running: the distance I completed from my…

Most local ads get scrolled past in about two seconds. A finish line banner gets stared at by a crowd for four straight hours. If you run a business near Lake Norman, you’ve probably wondered whether local events are worth…

Ready to run the Lake Norman Forest Run half marathon? Here’s everything — course details, training tips, race day info, and how to sign up for June 2026.

Mike Emerson won the men’s title in the 2025 Vibe-X Lake Norman Half Marathon Series with 450 points, and Sarah Trichardt won the women’s title with 227 points. Josh Freedman and Brad Fortier rounded out the men’s money spots, while…

First time racers, listen up. Your first race isn’t about the clock, the result, the t-shirt, the medal or where you place. It’s about showing up and unleashing your human spirit to its max on race day. Get to the…

As Thanksgiving approaches, runners across the Carolinas gear up for one of the most cherished traditions in the region: the 19th Annual Snooze Mattress & Wellness Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot, 10K & 5K. Set for Thursday, November 27,…

Pete & Donna, owners of Rocket Man Pole Vault – supporting Epic Sports Marketing for well over 12 years💚 Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot, 10K & 5K was held in Mooresville, NC on December 21, 2024. Traditionally this race…

The Sharma family from VA and NY visiting NC for Thanksgiving have been in attendance for many years – families that run together stay together. This year 2 members of the family scored Silver medals💚 Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey…

Running in hot weather is safe for most healthy runners if you go early or late, drink before you’re thirsty, slow your pace and watch for the warning signs of heat exhaustion. The heat doesn’t care about your training plan.…