Join us in Biltmore Park Town Square for the 8th Annual South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru!
This classic holiday tradition in South Asheville, NC includes a FREE comfy race shirt (through Nov 1st), and a unique, custom FINISHER MEDAL!
The course is professionally chip-timed, fully-marked and USATF Certified!
Permit pending government approval | Race course subject to change
ONLY $25 for participants 12 and under through November 15th!
To encourage the entire family to come out and run together, all participants 12 and under can register for just $25, until November 15th at midnight! After that time, the price will increase to $30 until the day of the event (discount is automatically applied at check out).
All participants still get a finisher medal, and the free shirt deadline (November 1st) still applies.
Event Swag
All participants who register by November 1st at midnight receive a comfy, Run Grateful shirt, available in Adult & Youth sizes, FREE with their registration!
After that date, shirts will only be available for $25 during registration in limited quantities and sizes. We cannot guarantee that we will have extra shirts for sale on race day.
All participants will receive a commemorative South Asheville Turkey Trot finisher medal, featuring a turkey that SPINS!
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Packet Pickup
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must be parked in Biltmore Park by 8:30 AM to allow space for runners to line up!
Pre-event Packet Pickup
- Wednesday, November 25th from 12:00 - 3:00pm
- The Trot Shop - Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park (43 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803)
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Thursday, November 26th, from 7:30am - 8:30am
- Same location
Pickup will end promptly at 8:30am.
In it for the fun? Check out the "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!
Award Categories:
Best Dressed Turkey Overall - Top 3
Best Dressed Turkey Group
Avoid the stress of packet pickup - have your shirt + race number mailed to you!
Pre-event shipping: If you'd like to skip the packet pickup session, avoid the holiday traffic, or you'd just like to sleep in a bit longer on race day, you can have your packet mailed to you before the race! Purchase the pre-event shipping option either during registration or from the Race Store, and your race packet will be shipped to you approximately 1 1/2 - 2 weeks before the race! This option is available until November 1st at midnight.
Help support the homeless community!
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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:
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Prefer a more convenient option? They have graciously provided their Amazon Wish List for their current needs.
This race is part of the Holiday Hustle presented by Hunter Subaru!
Get ready to sleigh the holidays with us again this year as we bring back the most popular running series, the Holiday Hustle presented by Hunter Subaru!
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Participants can join us either in-person or virtually (or a combo of both) for these three races:
- South Asheville Turkey Trot (Nov 26)
- Ugly Sweater Run (Dec 5)
- New Year’s Resolution Run (Jan 1)
And receive a Holiday Hustle BONUS medal on New Year's Day! To enter the Holiday Hustle series, just sign up for each of the three events listed above and you will be automatically added. There's no better way to get through the holidays than crushing goals and winning extra swag!
✨ One Medal. Three Holiday Themes. Endless Festive Fun! ✨
Celebrate your accomplishment with a medal that's as festive as the season! This year's Holiday Hustle medal features a spinning centerpiece that rotates to reveal all three holiday race themes. It's a fun, interactive keepsake that captures the spirit of every holiday celebration in one unforgettable medal! 🦃🎄🥂
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Sign up for all three events at the same time through the Holiday Hustle Series, opening July 23rd!
Stay connected by joining the Holiday Hustle Facebook Group HERE!
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Did you register to participate in person but can't make it on race day? You have options!
We understand that plans can change! If you're unable to participate in your registered event, we offer several options to help, including switching to the virtual event, deferring your entry, or requesting a change in race distance. These options provide flexibility while helping offset the administrative time and costs associated with registration changes.
#1 VIRTUAL EVENT: You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. The virtual event gives you the flexibility to train and race from wherever you call home, on your schedule. Plus, you still get the awesome race swag! Complete your race at a time and place that works best for you—whether that's your neighborhood streets, favorite trail, or a destination run. Submit your results online and celebrate your accomplishment with runners from across the country. Virtual swag will be shipped after the event. Email support@idaph.net to request the transfer.
NOTE: Transfers to the virtual event within two weeks prior to the event will incur a $12 charge to cover packaging and shipping.
#2 DEFERRAL: If you're unable to participate, you may request a deferral up to 15 days before race day. Requests received after this deadline cannot be accommodated.
Deferral Fees
Half Marathon & Marathon: $25
5K, 8K & 10K: $15
To request a deferral, simply purchase the Deferral option from the Race Store on the registration platform.
Once your request is processed, you'll receive a digital iDaph Events gift card equal to your registration fee (less processing and service fees.) The gift card may be used to register for any iDaph-owned Signature Event or given to a friend or family member for use toward their registration. Gift Cards are not redeemable for client/partner events.
Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option are not eligible for a deferral once their race packet has been shipped. Packets are typically packed for shipment three weeks prior to race day.
Any eligible additional products or add-ons purchased with your registration will be refunded when your transfer or deferral is processed.
#3 RACE DISTANCE CHANGE: You may switch from one distance to another within the same event. There will be no refunds for any price difference when dropping down. When moving up, you will be required to pay the price difference before the transfer is made. Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option and had their race bibs mailed in advance will be required to attend packet pickup to swap their bib. Email support@idaph.net to request the change in distance.
TRANSFERS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS: Transfers between participants are prohibited. Running with another participant's bib creates serious safety and timing issues. Emergency responders and race officials rely on the registration information associated with each bib, including emergency contacts and medical information. If someone is wearing another person's bib, medical care could be delayed or based on incorrect information, and the wrong emergency contact could be notified.
Bib swapping also compromises the integrity of race results and awards. If the registered participant and the person wearing the bib are different ages or genders, overall and age group results can be incorrect, affecting multiple participants.
Participants found running with another person's bib will be automatically disqualified. Individuals participating without registering ("bandits") or wearing another participant's bib will be banned from future iDaph Events.
We suggest that if you want to ‘give’ your entry to a friend/family member that you use the ‘DEFERRAL’ option. You will receive an iDaph Gift card and you can gift this to your friend or family member to get signed up.
REFUNDS: Our team begins planning and investing in your race experience months before race day. Expenses such as permits, insurance, medals, shirts, timing, supplies, and staffing are incurred well in advance of the event. For this reason, all registrations are non-refundable.
In the event the race is canceled, postponed, modified, or impacted by severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, or other circumstances beyond our control, refunds will not be issued.
We understand that plans can change and injuries happen. While refunds are not available, participants have options such as moving to a different race distance, switching to the virtual event, or deferring their registration in accordance with the event's registration policies and deadlines.
CANCELLATION & EVENT MODIFICATION: The safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators, and community is our highest priority. If circumstances beyond our control—including, but not limited to, severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, emergency situations, course conditions, or the inability to obtain or maintain required permits—affect the event, iDaph Events reserves the right to modify, delay, shorten, postpone, cancel, or convert the event to a virtual experience.
Should the event be converted to a virtual event, all in-person registrations will automatically be transferred to the virtual option, and participant swag will be mailed at no additional charge.
Event schedule
- Wed, November 25, 2026 12:00 PM - Packet Pickup: 12pm - 3pm|The Trot Shop, Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park (43 Town Square Blvd)
- Thu, November 26, 2026 7:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup: 7:30am - 8:30am at The Trot Shop - Ends promptly at 8:30am
- Thu, November 26, 2026 9:00 AM - Race Start
- Thu, November 26, 2026 10:15 AM - Award Ceremony
- Thu, November 26, 2026 10:30 AM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
In-Person 5k
Price changes in 19 days 5 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos and goody bag!
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Register for In-Person 5k$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 30 – Aug 9 -
$47.15
Early Registration
Aug 10 – Oct 25 -
$50.38
Regular Registration
Oct 26 – Nov 22 -
$55.75
Late Registration
Nov 23 – Nov 26
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Virtual 5k
Price changes in 19 days 5 hours-
NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON (Run on your own time, and on your own course! Post your results online and receive your shirt (until the deadline) and medal in the mail.)
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Register for Virtual 5k$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 30 – Aug 9 -
$47.15
Early Registration
Aug 10 – Oct 25 -
$50.38
Regular Registration
Oct 26 – Nov 22 -
$55.75
Late Registration
Nov 23 – Nov 26
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Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
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