19th Annual Butterball 5K 2026 — Salisbury, NC

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Salisbury, NC
Venue
2318 South Main Street
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
Butterball 5K Run / Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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This event is a 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning while the turkey is cooking! On-site registration ($35 race day), race check-in and packet pickup - 7:30 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information visit www.theforumfitness.com . Awards: Top 3 overall, male and female in 5K Top 3 in each age group, male and female in 5K Overall winners not eligible for age group awards Over $500.00 in prizes! 5K Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, & 70 plus All proceeds to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Rowan & The Terrie Hess House. Feel free to make a donation even if you cannot participate or a donation exceeding the amount of the registration fee. Race participants receive a t-shirt! Course Description - Take a right out of the Forum. Travel up South Main Street then right on Airport Rd. Take a right on Airport Loop Road then another right onto Red Acres Road. Finally, take a left back onto South Main Street traveling north ending at the Forum. Timing and race results will be done by Salisbury Rowan Runners .

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 19th Annual Butterball 5K 2026 — Salisbury, NC?

19th Annual Butterball 5K 2026 — Salisbury, NC takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Where is 19th Annual Butterball 5K 2026 — Salisbury, NC held?

19th Annual Butterball 5K 2026 — Salisbury, NC is held at 2318 South Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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