# Matthews Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run (Matthews Community Center) > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM - Where: Matthews Community Center & Stumptown Park, 100 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105 - Ages: All ages welcome; flat paved residential loop suitable for strollers; 1-Mile Fun Run ideal for toddlers and grandparents - Price: $15 for 1-Mile Fun Run; $30–$40 for 5K; proceeds benefit local family assistance charities via Matthews HELP Center - Organizer: Town of Matthews Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Matthews/MatthewsTurkeyTrot - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/matthews-turkey-trot-5k-and-family-fun-run-matthews-community-center--listing-13510ac7533917ccd373a687 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [University City Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Dash (The Boardwalk at University Place)](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/university-city-turkey-trot-5k-and-kids-dash-the-boardwalk-at-universi--listing-1ed1883e4a1d448532e33595) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · The Boardwalk at University Place · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 4. 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