For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
iDaph Events
Daphne Kirkwood
Race Director/Owner
828.684.0812 x1
events@idaph.net
Run. Eat. Nap. | South Asheville Turkey Trot returns in 2021 to Biltmore Park Town Square
August 5, 2021 – The 3rd Annual South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru returns to Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville, NC on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th at 9am. Due to the pandemic in 2020, the event relocated for one year to Fletcher, North Carolina. Race Director, Daphne Kirkwood said, “We are so excited to return to Biltmore Park Town Square in South Asheville on the most popular running holiday in the United States. We can’t wait to welcome back our entire community and visitors to WNC for this annual Thanksgiving tradition. This will be like the largest family reunion ever with participants just like you!”
Don’t miss out on this fun, festive and USATF certified 5k that winds through beautiful Biltmore Park Town Square and the surrounding neighborhood in South Asheville, North Carolina. Thanksgiving is the largest running holiday with families all over the country. Enjoy some fresh air and exercise before gathering around the table for your Thanksgiving feast! You’ll share miles and smiles with your family and friends as part of this fun, annual tradition.
Make plans to bring your family and friends and join in on the fun. The South Asheville Turkey Trot has become more and more popular, so don’t miss this, we have limited spots available this year. Awesome race swag includes a comfy Run. Eat. Nap. t-shirt, Hunter Subaru goody bag and a commemorative finisher medal that sparkles! This year’s race is limited to only 1,500 in-person participants. Registration is Now Open HERE!
Featured Non-Profit Partner
We are honored to support Sheep Dog Impact Assistance again at this year’s event. Sheep Dog will use the funds from the race for various program needs. Including purchasing and providing care packages for First Responders on Christmas Eve plus providing Christmas meals and gifts for Veteran and First Responder kids and families. In addition, funds will be allocated to send veterans and first responders that are struggling with PTSD to a dedicated program for additional support and resources. Donate directly to Sheep Dog when you register online. Let's make this holiday season a giving season.
About Biltmore Park Town Square
Biltmore Park Town Square is humming with life! This vibrant town center in Asheville, NC, is filled with locally owned boutiques, kids’ shops, and national retailers including LOFT, REI, Athleta, Orvis and Barnes & Noble. The area hosts free summer concerts and a weekly tailgate farmers’ market, while locals gather at casual restaurants and taverns, some with patio seating.
Here a short walk connects you to exciting shops, lively restaurants, cafés and gathering spots, spas and health clubs, as well as a range of dynamic businesses and employers. A state-of-the-art upscale YMCA, the Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 movie theater, and the luxurious Hilton Asheville are just a few of the other reasons why Biltmore Park Town Square is quickly becoming the place to be in Asheville. If you have questions about Biltmore Park Town Square click here or call 828.210.1660.
Thanks to our Community
A big thank you to the ongoing support from our community, Biltmore Farms, and our many other sponsors. Our highest priority is our commitment to hosting a first-class event all around.
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