WAKE… RUN…. FEAST! Join us for the University City Turkey Trot…. the 10th year for this awesome event in University City. Join fellow runners, walkers, and our fans on Thanksgiving Day for a race designed for all of University City to enjoy! After the race, cool down and indulge in a post-race mini feast featuring food, drinks, and music.

The University City Turkey Trot features a 5k run/walk, a one mile fun run for kids of all ages, and a costume contest for all those young at heart. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place finishers in each age category and three prizes are awarded for the costume contest. In addition to all that fun, participants are encouraged to take part in our food drive by bringing a non-perishable item to support those who are less fortunate in our community.

Participation in this event supports Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas, a non-profit established to provide support for patients and families affected by sickle cell disease, a hereditary illness. Please see our website http://sicklecellpartnersofthecarolinas.org/ for all the great things we have done in the Charlotte community to educate and raise awareness.