# University City Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Dash (The Boardwalk at University Place) > 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: The Boardwalk at University Place, 9001 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262 - Ages: All ages welcome; flat paved lake boardwalk and greenway; dedicated Kids Dash for children ages 9 and under - Price: $15 for Kids Dash; $35–$45 for 5K; stroller division included; benefits sickle cell education and patient care - Organizer: University City Partners & Sickle Cell Partners of the Carolinas - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/UniversityCityTurkeyTrot - 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/university-city-turkey-trot-5k-and-kids-dash-the-boardwalk-at-universi--listing-1ed1883e4a1d448532e33595 ## About Now in its 13th year, the University City Turkey Trot is an exhilarating Thanksgiving tradition set against the peaceful waterfront of University Place in northeast Charlotte. Runners and strollers glide around the scenic lake and along the wide paved Toby Creek Greenway before finishing on the lively boardwalk with views of resident waterfowl and weeping willows. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Entire course consists of wide concrete greenways and wooden boardwalks with zero curbs or steep steps, making it one of the most stroller-friendly courses in Mecklenburg County. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Boardwalk lakeside pavilions feature shaded seating, clean public restrooms with changing tables, and quiet grassy knolls overlooking the water. • Age Suitability: Great for runners and walkers of all capabilities; the Kids Turkey Dash gives kids ages 9 and under a fun 200-meter sprint with official bibs and medals. • Sensory Tips: Gentle lakeside breezes and pleasant acoustics; open-air festival space avoids confined bottlenecks. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [University City Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/university-city-turkey-trot-and-kids-fun-run--listing-574bfd0ae80eef90c17d074f) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM · University City Turkey Trot start (Prosperity Church Road) · All ages · From $40 · checked Oct 30. 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