Matthews Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run (Matthews Community Center)

About this adventure

Historic downtown Matthews hosts an intimate, community-centered Thanksgiving morning 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run starting from Stumptown Park and the Matthews Community Center. Runners, walkers, and costumed turkeys cruise through charming historic residential neighborhoods lined with brick sidewalks and tall oaks, generating vital holiday funding for the Matthews HELP Center. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat, smooth asphalt course with paved sidewalks throughout downtown Matthews; jogging strollers and wagons are encouraged in both the 5K and 1-Mile walks. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The Matthews Community Center offers heated indoor restrooms with diaper-changing stations, comfortable foyer bench seating, and shaded park benches at Stumptown Park. • Age Suitability: Tailor-made for families with young children; the untimed 1-Mile walk allows toddlers to walk at their own pace. • Sensory Tips: Low-key, friendly neighborhood atmosphere without overpowering loudspeakers, making it an excellent Thanksgiving race option for children sensitive to huge crowds.