# Northwestern Trojan Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

> Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where: Northwestern High School, 2503 W Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29732
- Ages: Fun run for kids 12 and under; 5K all ages
- Price: Fun run $5; 5K $30
- Organizer: Northwestern High School Cross Country / The Trojan Club
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/RockHill/NorthwesternTrojanTrot
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Northwestern High School's cross-country fundraiser runs on the school's grass cross-country course: a 1 Mile Fun Run for kids 12 and under at 9:00 am (parents run with their child free) and a chip-timed 5K for all ages at 9:30 am.

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