Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Dear Friends of Race Montana and Burn the Bird, It's that time of year again for the Race Montana Burn the Bird 10K, 5K, and 1.33-mile walk.  We hope you have had a fabulous year.  Let's finish 2026 strong with a great run on Thanksgiving morning! Yes, Burn the Bird is on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026.  The 10K starts at 8:00 am, the 5k will start at 8:10 am and the 1.33-mile (once lap around Gibson Park) will start at 8:20 am.THE FIRST 500 PARTICIPANTS GET A PAIR OF OUR COOL BURN THE BIRD SOCKS.... A portion of the proceeds will go to support the RIVERS EDGE TRAIL - YEAH!!!!! Check us out at www.racemt.com Best regards, Dr. Ronald G. RayPresident Race Montana, Inc.Co-Race Director, Burn the Bird 2026Benefis Foot and Ankle Clinic of Montana_____________________________________ Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.     Franklin D. Roosevelt  Success consists of going from failure to failure without lo

All participants must be registered to participate. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your favorite holiday event in Red Lodge is back again. A free, family and dog friendly run/walk at the Rodeo Grounds in Red Lodge. The course is a 3-mile, double out and back which makes it perfect for the 1/2 trot option of 1.5 miles as well! There is no cost to participate but everyone must register online (or in person on event day) to ensure you are covered under our insurance. This includes babies and toddlers.We put our request in to Mother Nature but be prepared for warm weather, cold weather, or who knows what kind of weather! Well behaved dogs welcomed on a leash! Dog owners must sign a doggy waiver on race day. Dogs are not allowed inside. Strollers are welcome, please check the weather prior to the event to ensure your stroller tires are adequate! This event is free and always will be -everyone is w

Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Omaha Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. Everyone gets donuts at the finish line! Omaha, NE Use #TurkeyTradition to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website NebraskaRuns.com.

It sounds a little wild, we know — a half marathon while the turkey’s in the oven? Or you can keep things a bit more relaxed with the 5K or even the 1-mile. But for 2026, we’re thrilled to introduce a BRAND-NEW option: the Wild Turkey Chase 10K! It’s the perfect middle distance — challenging, fun, and a great way to earn that Thanksgiving feast. No matter which event you choose, celebrate Thanksgiving by giving thanks for your health, fitness, friends, and fellow runners. And don’t worry about the pie… you’ve absolutely earned that second slice (with extra Cool Whip)! Let’s RUN and have FUN! The Wild Turkey Chase starts and finishes right in front of the Pickrell Tavern in Pickrell, NE. ALL Runners will receive: Commemorative Event SWAGEvent Finishers MedalChip Timed Result (including the 1 milers for 2026)Cinnamon Roll from Randy's DonutsEvent StickerDrink Ticket Half Marathon is capped at 100 runners. ** No refunds.

Join us for the 9th Carson Valley Turkey Trot. This fun run takes place in the beautiful Carson Valley, starting at Minden Park in downtown Minden. Trot through this picturesque downtown neighborhood as a fun way to start the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition to the in-person fun run on Thanksgiving morning, children 12 and under can participate in the Turkey Dash or skip the in-person events altogether- and opt for the virtual race to run on your own schedule.   If race is full, same day registration will be available.  T-shirt and swag bag as available.

The chip-timed 4-Mile Wobble Gobble Run on Thanksgiving is a festive family event that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages to "wobble" their way through a mostly paved/sidewalk course in downtown Keene. Held annually on Thanksgiving morning, this run/walk has become a beloved community tradition for many, allowing people to kick off the holiday with a healthy dose of fun and exercise before they "gobble" their Thanksgiving feast.   Walkers begin at 8:30 am.  Runners begin at 9:00 am. Strollers are welcome.  No dogs, please. Prizes will be awarded and participants will be entered into a raffle to win one of many gift card prizes (no double winners).   ** Proceeds benefit the Keene High Girls Cross Country, Indoor, and Spring Track teams, including college scholarships for graduating KHS seniors.

This is a 5k race in memory of Drew Ceppetelli who passed away on Thanksgiving morning. This is an event that honors her life and raises funds for a scholarship in her name. This is a way for friends, family, and community members to come together and remember her while raising money for a fund used for people to better themselves, a cause that was important to her. The race is an untimed event, which means that participants can run or walk the course at their own pace. The course is designed to be beginner-friendly, with mostly flat terrain, and is suitable for all fitness levels. Participants can register for the race in advance below or on the day of the event between 8 and 9 AM. Donations for the scholarship fund can be made during registration or on the day of the event. Participants are encouraged to wear pink shirts (either those made for the 5k or something similar).  The 5k race is more than just a run. It's an opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate a li

🦃 Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run — November 26, 2026! 🍁 Start your Thanksgiving morning on the right foot at the Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at Bayonne County Park. This annual community tradition brings together runners, walkers, families, and friends for a fun, festive, and welcoming way to kick off the holiday. Whether you’re running the 5K, walking with family, or joining the 1-Mile Fun Run, this event is designed for all ages and abilities — no pressure, just great Thanksgiving-morning vibes. Why You Should Register Early: 👕 Shirts are included for all registered runners💸 Lowest pricing is always available to early registrants🏃‍♂️ This event fills up every year, and space is limited📍 Lock in your spot for a classic Thanksgiving morning tradition⏱️ While this event is not professionally chip-timed, there will be a large clock at the finish line for your reference time&#x1f468

14th Annual "Trot the Manor" Thanksgiving Day Tradition  When and where? Thanksgiving Morning 7:30AM -Onsite Check-in/Breakfast 8:30AM- 1 Mile Fun Run 9:00AM- 5K Race Corner of Jackson & Rowan Rd, Chatham Boro, NJ  Yes!  It's a Fundraiser! Proceeds to benefit the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department and Chatham Volunteer EMS  How do I Register? It's Easy!  Registration via runsignup and/or website  Will I get Shirt?  The first 500 registrations will be guaranteed a shirt (sizes cannot be guaranteed) Shirts distributed at Art with Heart, 13A Roosevelt Ave Chatham, NJ, 201-787-7014  Pick up Wednesday, November 26th 3-5PM.  Cost? $25 for 5K/ $20 for 1 Mile Fun Run $30 for race day registration   What's NEW this year?  We are selling “Trot" hats. We only have 40 hats so order now! Hats are not offered as a substitute for shirt giveaways.  Trot the Manor Food Drive:  Our junior Trot the Manor committee members committed to help this effort and partnering w

Join us THIS Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 for the 34th Annual CEA/JFI Turkey Trot. The event is NJ’s original Turkey Trot and consists of a 5K Run & 2M walk that takes participants through the historic streets of Flemington, NJ. Each year, the CEA/JFI Trot has attracted upwards of 6,000 runners & walkers who help raise funds for CEA’s employment programs that benefit hundreds of individuals with disabilities. Since 1993, we have raised much needed funds to support our mission from the generous support of our sponsors, donors, and runners.  The CEA/JFI Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition for generations that offers expert and novice runners alike the opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors, to raise awareness and funding for services that help coach individuals into successful jobs in their community.

Turkey trot through the beautiful streets of Glen Rock, NJ.  Join your friends, neighbors, and family for this annual tradition.

Welcome back to the D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. We are so excited to be back on for 2025! Run the 5k or walk the 2 mile loop, either way, join us in this fun family event! We will be starting/finishing in front of D&I Fitness which is located at 9 W. South Orange Ave in South Orange, NJ. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the MEND, a non profit organization that strengthens and supports its food pantry network by providing supplemental fresh and healthy food, funds, volunteers, and a monthly forum for collaboration. Please consider dropping off peanut butter, tuna (in water), shelf stable milk, cereal, rice or dry beans at our gym during the month of November or bring on race day.

🦃 Jersey City Turkey Day 5K — November 26, 2026! 🍁 Start your Thanksgiving morning the right way at the Jersey City Turkey Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026! Join runners, walkers, families, and friends along the scenic Jersey City waterfront, featuring incredible views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. This annual Turkey Day tradition brings the community together for a fun, festive race that’s perfect for everyone — from competitive runners chasing a fast 5K to families and first-timers enjoying the 1-Mile Fun Run. Why You Should Register Early: A classic Thanksgiving morning race — perfect before the big mealScenic waterfront course with official timingGreat event for runners, walkers, families, and strollersProfessional race photos includedMusic, energy, and a festive finish-line experienceOptions for both a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun RunThis race fills up every year, so early registration is strongly encouraged

The Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K takes place at the Autumn Lake Winery. Start your Thanksgiving by burning off some calories to make up for what you will be eating later in the day!  We are very excited to host the Williamstown Turkey Trot 5K at the Autumn Lake Winery.  Awards will be given to the top 3 overall female and male finishers.  Kids 14 and under are free with entry of an adult.  Bring the family and have a fun morning together.  This is a trail run consisting of hard pack dirt trails, grassy areas, and sand.  This is a rain or shine event.  If there is rain prior to or on race day the course may include muddy areas so plan accordingly.   The race will be produced and timed by JLD Event Management and Timing (JLDEvents.com) and results will be available online. The Autumn Lake Winery will be open in the morning (for bottle sales only) so stop by and grab some bottles for your Thanksgiving dinner. A portion of the profits from the race will be donated to Lucky Paws Animal Assis

Dear Neighbors & Friends,   I invite you to join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 for the 18th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot. The event consists of a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a USA Track & Field certified 5K Race that takes participants through the scenic Highlands section of Chatham Township, NJ.   Each year, The Chatham Turkey Trot attracts more than 1,300 runners who help raise funds for our first responders and diabetes research and education. Since its inception in 2009, we have raised more than $365,000 benefiting the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Chatham Emergency Squad, Chatham Township PBA #170, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, The Barton Center for Diabetes Education and the Diabetes Research Institute.    Over the years, the Chatham Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition that offers expert and novice runners alike the opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors, to raise funds for our first responders an

Enjoy a run on Thanksgiving morning around the Moorestown High School Cross Country course. This is a low key race with NO TIMING, but plenty of friends and fun, with free snacks and drinks.

Please join us for the 27th A8K Classic and the Tom Fleming 2K Run benefiting the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation.  Start time 8K 9:00AM, 2K 8:15AM. The 8K Run honors local hero and Olympic Champion, Horace Ashenfelter, who won the steeplechase event at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. The 2K Run honors local hero Tom Fleming who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathons. COURSE: The 8K Course is a USATF Certified “relatively flat” road course with two water stops through historic Glen Ridge. The one mile course is USATF certified; an out and run back on Ridgewood Avenue. USATF NJ Members receive a $3 discount Up until 5 days prior to the event (discount taken off during the registration process.)  To this All 8K Awards will be grab and go. Weather permitting the awards table will be in the High School parking lot other wise in the gym.

This is not your average turkey trot Celebrate the biggest running day of the year with a cross country style race at Vinelands hidden gem. Runners, walkers, and all paces and ages are welcome to join in this new tradition presented by Second Capital Running Runners age 18 & under always pay just $10  Awards given to the top 3 M/F overall and in age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 70+ RACE DAY SCHEDULE Pre-registered check in and day of signups open at 8:00 am at the main pavilion. Registration is done online only via QR code - we accept credit/debit and Apple Pay. Cash payments must be exact (we don't make change) and checks are not accepted. The run will start promptly at 9:00 and awards announcements will follow the last finisher

GOBBLE GOBBLE: RUN OFF THE CALORIES BEFORE THE FEAST 1MILE/ 5K/10K THANKSGIVING MORNING @ LCPS FIELD OF DREAMS A Las Cruces tradition family fun event! The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is Volunteer produced by runners for runners!!!Runners enjoy Tech Shirt, Race swag, and plus Age Group Awards separate from Top 3. This is a Closed Course Race!!!   New to 2025: ·  Slice of Pumpkin Pie at end of race ·  Packet Pick Up Expo November 26th  (vendors and sponsors Booths available!)  @ WIA building on 340 Reymond 3pm-8pm ·  Race day registration til 8:00am    As Always: Free to runners age 14 and under.  Race photos posted results page (tagged by bib #) Finisher Video posted to results page  Prizes for best costume and largest team.  Free snacks, drinks and Slice of Pumpkin Pie with bib coupon. Event includes donation drive for El Caldito (bring donations to race Thanksgiving morning).  $5 per person discount for groups of four or more runners who register a

Join us for Adirondack Health's 17th Annual Turkey Trot 2025! This flat 5K walk/run starts at 8:30 am on Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day) at the Beach House in Lake Placid, NY. ALL proceeds from the event will benefit the Local Food Pantry and Adirondack Health's Fit for Life Scholarship Fund. Please join us...we are anticipating over 600 participants this year! All registered participants receive a long-sleeve Turkey Trot t-shirt! Check in and pick up your bib/T-shirt Wednesday, Nov 25th at the Beach House in Lake Placid 4-6 p.m. OR Thursday, Nov 26th from 6:30-8am at the Beach House(LOOK FOR OUR 12 FOOT INFLATABLE TURKEYS!). Please bring 3(or more) non-perishable food items! Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place overall male and female finishers. If you can "stuff the turkey," or, in other words, beat the mystery Turkey Runner to the finish line, you can receive bragging rights at your Thanksgiving table and an award(a yummy one)! MORE DETA

It's a Thanksgiving Day tradition, and it's returning to the streets of Newark, NY in 2025!  The race is a 5-mile run through the streets of the Village of Newark, located conveniently between Rochester and Syracuse.  All proceeds benefit the Newark Cross Country Boosters.Race Day check-in begins at 8AM at the community center.

About Event Kickoff the 2026 Thanksgiving holiday with this 2nd annual Hip-Hop Turkey Trot 2.5 mile run & fun through Soundview Park.  This park is a well maintain natural habitat park system apart of the prestigious Bronx River Greenway in association with Bronx River Alliance.  Hip-Hop started in the Bronx, has transformed over the decades and continues to be therapeutic & impactful.  Enjoy this 2nd annual event to unify people from all over the world that are thankful for food, sharing and caring.   $1+ will be donated to support Feeding America® with every signup Athlete Guide Event Playlist via Youtube  Race Day Area 6am-1pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) Welcome desk Public parking Registration and packet pickup available Bag check available Three park restrooms open Warm up and cool down lawn areas Race start 9am | Cup trophy More TBA (breakfast, music, giveaways, etc)

where you can run up Terrace Rd, twice! Bib Pickup: 9:00 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM Residents: Check the West Wind for a coupon code for free registration. Before you dive into mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, lace up and join us for the First Annual West Hill Turkey Trot. This 2-lap course is a West Hill original, featuring 165 feet of climbing per lap (yep, that means 330 feet total) with a signature climb up Terrace Road that’ll get your heart rate up faster than the turkey fryer. But don’t worry — what goes up must come down, and you’ll enjoy a fun, gradual descent on the back side of the loop. 📍 Start/Finish: Terrace Rd by the Activity Field🎟 Registration: Opens at 9:00 AM🏁 Race Start: 10:00 AM sharp🐾 Strollers welcome | No dogs, please🌤️The event will happen, rain or shine! 🏃 Event Options5K Run (2 laps) 1 Lap Walk 💸 Entry FeeFree for West Hill residents (check the West Wind for your coupon code) $15 plus platform processing

Webster Turkey TrotThursday, November 26, 202610:00am | 2.5 or 4.4 MilesParkview Lodge, Webster Park Webster Turkey Trot - Celebrating 55 years!A Local Thanksgiving Day Classic since 1972!4.4 Mile Race / 2.5 Mile Fun Run (In-Person and Virtual Options) Join the Webster Turkey Trot Facebook Group Page here for updates and Trotty conversation. This 54-year-old tradition of Webster, NY was started by Jim May, former English Teacher, in Webster. Jim May started this event as a practice run for his Cross Country Team, as a way for them to get a workout on Thanksgiving Day. As the years progressed, the event grew to what it is today. Jim May’s former Cross Country Runner and then multi year winner of Trot, Dave Boutillier, took over the reins of the race in the late 90′s under his Race Directing Company, YellowJacket Racing. Each year this race reminds Dave and many other former Webster residents of their youth and running the event annually.   Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permi

The Amy King 5K Run will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026 at 9:00 am in Jamestown, NY.      Proceeds raised will benefit the Amy King Kids’ YMCA Summer Camp and Southwestern Central School Scholarships.Amy King was a flight attendant on United Flight 175. She was 29 years old on September 11, 2001 when terrorists hijacked her flight. Her long-time boyfriend, Michael Tarrou, 38, also a flight attendant, died with her aboard Flight 175.Call 716-664-2802 for more information or visit us online at jamestownymca.org

This is Little Falls, NEW YORK, not New Jersey.  Course map: https://www.strava.com/activities/2847363336 Before you sit down to plates full of turkey and stuffing, come out to the Little Falls Turkey Trot! The course is a challenging 5k by our wonderful Moreland Park and charming downtown. Brought to you by Rock City Runners and the Youth and Family Center. $28 registration, children under 16 run for $5. This race is limited to 160 participants. It is common for this race to sell out! If the race does sell out, there will be a waitlist. THERE IS NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION. Guaranteed swag for all entrants!  All profits from the race proceeds will be donated to the Little Falls Food Pantry. You will also have the opportunity to make an additional donation to the Food Pantry during the online registration process. This race is fun and supports a great cause! For the 2026 race: -Every runner will receive a finishers medal. -The registration cap will be increased to 160 (this race usually sel

Our final race of the season and traditional Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot! Last day to register to get the race t-shirt is Thursday, November 5th, 2025. RACE START TIME: 9:00 AM Check In to receive bibs and T-shirts begins at 7:30 AM the morning of, or 10:00-6:30pm on Wednesday, November 25th. PLEASE NOTE: CHECK IN WILL END PROMPTLY AT 8:45AM! LOCATION: Cortland YMCA PARKING: Parking is limited at the YMCA, on street parking is available COURSE: This race goes down Tompkins St, through the SUNY Cortland campus and back.

Before you dive into that delicious Thanksgiving feast, hit the streets for a fantastic 2 or 5-mile run!  Starting at the iconic Blue Cross Arena, you'll dash through downtown Rochester on an out-and-back course that's famously flat, fabulously fast, and fun for every member of the family. Cruise towards the University of Rochester campus and zoom back to glory! We've got awesome prizes for our speediest overall champs, top master runners, and age group stars! Are you unable to make it to the race but still want to be part of the fun? Register for the virtual option, and we'll send you your race shirt.   Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive $5.00 off the entry fee. Starting February 1st, visit the Feast Runsignup Store to order your Thanksgiving Pies from Special Touch Bakery. Pies will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 24th, from 10 am to 6 pm.   Packet pickup will be at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters on Tuesday, November 24th, 2026, and We

Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K Run/Walk presented by Northwell Orthopedics. Valhalla, NY Use #TurkeyTradition to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website TriStateRuns.com.

Run the Tradition!  Join us on Thursday, November 26, 2026 9AM for the Sri Chinmoy Thanksgiving Day 5K, 10K & Kids Race featuring a scenic, flat and fast 5K loop around Flushing Meadows Park. USATF certified course. Come out and support your park!  A portion of the proceeds goes to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the NYC Parks Department.   PERKS & AMENITIES: Free parking, bag check, aid stations every mile, medals for all finishers, free race photos, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!  The giveaway for this race is a pair of Sri Chinmoy Races running gloves.   REGISTRATION & FEES Want to race this one for FREE?  It's easy - register here on RunSignup, then refer friends and family to earn your registration back!  How it works >> Prices now include all processing fees: $30.60 through Oct. 29$35.75 through Nov. 16$40.90 through Nov. 24, 12 noon, or until race sells out! No race-day registration.

Thursday 27th November 2025TURKEY TROT 5K10:00 am Start of 5K ON BOARDWALK BEACH 108 STREET9:00 am AT HEALYS PUB 108-07 ROCKAWAY BEACH DRIVERACE BIB TAG PICK UP AND DAY OF REGISTRATION Start Line & finish are on 108th on BoardwalkINCLUDES Water will be available at ample locationsMEDAL AND ONE FREE BEER

The Gratitude 5k is your chance to grab someone who you’re grateful for and share something special together, so whether you are a veteran runner or this is your first 5k we’ve got a spot for you to enjoy! Family friendly atmosphere and fun for all ages the Gratitude 5k promises to leave you thankful for all the miles and full of good spirits for the holiday! Kids under 12yo race for only $25! All registered racers will receive a custom beanie! Full color commemorative bibs! All finishers will receive a customized Gratitude 5k medal! Special Gratitude 5k treats and drinks at the Start/Finish Plenty of free parking available! Costumes encouraged!   Start a new holiday Turkey Trot tradition with your friends and/or family! Join us for a fun filled 5k romp through the closed road of Forest Park Drive in Queens!If you are looking for a 5k to make your debut into the world of road racing, you’ve found the perfect fit! The Holiday 5k Series includes Hell on Earth Halloween 5k, Gratitude 5k

Thanksgiving Day 5k/1 Mile in Corolla at The Whalehead Club​-Pre race day packet pick-up and late registration is available from 3 - 6:30 PM Wednesday November 25, 2026at The GYM Located at 3712 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.-Late race day check in is available onsite at the start/finish line 6:30 - 7:45 AMin front of the Whalehead Club (1100 Club Rd Corolla, NC 27927) Race Day Check-in: 6:30-7:45 am 8 am Fun Run8:15 am 5k Race Start8:50-9:30 am Thanksgiving-Post Race hospitality, and awards.5k/1 Mile Field Limit: 500Fun Run Limit: 100 Registration and Race Fee:Long Sleeve, Uni-fit, Cotton T-shirt, unique finisher medal, chip timing and post - race light breakfast and snacks.Awards to Top 3 Male/Female in the overall, Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (Over 40) ​and 1st place each age group at 5 year incremements  Event FeeAdults $50Military $4517 Under $45Fun Run $30 (10 & Under 1/4 Mile) This event is a family and community event in the spirit and fellowship of the holiday. Bicycle

🎉 The Old North State Turkey Trot 5K is Back! 🦃 Lace up your sneakers and gobble up some fun — it’s time for our favorite Thanksgiving tradition! Whether you're a speedy sprinter, a dedicated stroller, or just in it for the long-sleeve swag, this trot is for YOU. Bring the whole family and help us support local food banks while burning some pre-holiday calories! 🏃‍♂️ Walk. Run. Give Back.💲 Entry: $20.00Includes a Premium Long Sleeve Turkey Trot T-shirt and the good feels of giving back. 🕐 Register by 11/21 to guarantee your shirt on race day! 🙌 Want to Do Even More? Become a Turkey Trot Donor!Support the cause and get your name or company logo featured on the back of our shirts AND snag free tees! 🧡 Pumpkin Pie Level – $125• Name or Business Name on Shirt• 2 Free Turkey Trot Tees 🥔 Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Level – $250• Name or Company Logo on Shirt• 4 Free Tees 🦃 Turkey & the Fixin’s Level – $500• Compa

Welcome to the 4th Annual Birds of a Feather Trail Trot, a Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC!  Gather your flock and start your holiday on the right foot. Choose from a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved paths, grass, and smooth trails, or take on the more rugged 5K — or the all-new 10K — with  plenty of roots, rocks, and rolling hills.  An untimed fun run option is available for the 2-mile course. After your run, stick around for a slice of pie (yum!), a FREE kids race (kids 11-U), and an awards ceremony packed with fun contests and giveaways. Run with your flock and celebrate family, fitness, fun… and PIE! Make it a Thanksgiving Weekend Double!  Run with your flock at the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on Thanksgiving Day, then burn off that holiday feast two days later at the Leftovers Trail Run on Saturday, November 28.  Register for both events at the same time and receive 10% off each event (select Thanksgiving Weekend races during registration).

We are back on the Boone Greenway Trail for the 16th Annual High Country Turkey Trot! Choose from a 5K or 10K timed race or an untimed Fun Run/Walk. Taking place on Thanksgiving morning, The High Country Turkey Trot is open to competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, and fun runners. Far from just a race, the event is fun for the entire family and includes a live DJ, photo-staging area, costumes, and a picnic shed full of food and hot drinks. NEW FOR 2026: We've updated the course route by reducing elevation gain and improving the terrain. That means less hill climbs and more stable footing! The 5K and 10K races will take you on a scenic trip over mixed terrain (gravel, grass, and paved) through the woods via The Greenway and Kennedy Trails. Official course map to revealed soon! The Fun Run/Walk will utilize all paved trails throughout the park - making it accessible to everyone, including leashed dogs, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids.  The High Country

Join the Flock for the return of the Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 5Kish & Giblet 1-Miler! 🦃 The community has spoken, and we’re ready to ruffle some feathers with an even bigger and better event! This year, we’re spreading our wings to expand the field of runners and enhance your race-day experience with more fun, excitement, and tail-feather shaking moments. Whether you’re ready to strut your stuff in the in-person 5K, take a shorter waddle in the Giblet 1-Miler, or fly solo in the Virtual 5K, there’s something for every bird in the flock. If you missed last year’s inaugural event, don’t be left out in the cold this time—join us for the second running! Let's get ready to flock together for fitness, fun, and community spirit. Don’t let this opportunity fly by—register today and let’s make this Turkey Trot the best one yet! When: Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026)Where: 100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546Why: To support Onslow

Black Mountain Turkey Trot: A Mountain Thanksgiving Tradition Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at the 2nd annual Black Mountain Turkey Trot! Imagine crisp mountain air filling your lungs as golden autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet. Transform your Thanksgiving morning with a tradition of community, health, and gratitude. This North Carolina Turkey Trot is only 20 minutes from Downtown Asheville, located in the the beautiful town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, a small, artistic town in Buncombe County known for its scenic mountain setting, creative energy, and historic downtown - also named one of "America's Prettiest Small Towns" by TripAdvisor! Two Perfect Ways to Join Us The Black Mountain 5K Turkey Trot - Challenge yourself on our professionally designed 5K course winding through Black Mountain's charming historic downtown and picturesque neighborhoods. Every step takes you past stunning mountain vistas and welcoming storefronts decked in h

The Murphy Scholarship is Leesville Road High School's first endowed scholarship. Founded in 2011 in memory of Leesville's first principal, Richard J. Murphy, it seeks to inspire incoming students by recognizing the best of our graduating senior class. The major fundraiser for the scholarship is the Leesville Community Turkey Trot, presented by Murray Moyer. Our USATF-certified 5K race takes place on local neighborhood roads and serves as both a great volunteer opportunity and an informal reunion for Leesville alumni and families. Whether you are running to win your age group & prizes or stroll & enjoy our fun "Roost Stops" along the way, we hope you can join us!  Course and Registration Information This course is wheelchair, dog and stroller friendly. Please note there will be course monitors and a police presence but the roads are not closed and participants should yield to motorized and nonmotorized vehicles. The course map is available at the following link:

Locust's Second Annual-Turkey Trot 5-K! For years, many of us have made memories at the Albemarle Turkey Trot-now it's time start our own tradition right here at home! Join us for the Gobble Gobble 5K on Thanksgiving morning at 8:00am, starting from the Locust Town Center. This free, family-friendly run/walk follows the same fun route as the Locust Elfie 5K-perfect for runners, walkers and anyone ready to earn that extra slice of pie! In 2025 we had 387 registered participants for the event and donated over $1200 to the SCCM Community Table. With the Elfie run just a week after, it will be a great practice run for the main event! Bring your friends, your family and your best turkey hats-let's make this a new Locust tradition!

Join us for the 19th annual Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM. The Turkey Trot & Dog Walk is a free run/walk event, and all are welcome. The Turkey Trot is also charitable event that supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! We would greatly appreciate it!   REGISTRATION* Online registration is available through midnight on November 25 or you can register in person Wednesday, November 25, from 3:00-4:00 PM at McNeil Park or Thanksgiving morning, November 26, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at McNeill Park that serves as the starting location for the event. No registrations will be taken after 8:00 AM on race day. You can register for either: The 5K (3.1 mile) run or walk passes through the streets of Pine Knoll Shores and the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course (no strollers or dogs will be allowed), The 1.5-mile stroll and dog walk will traverse the streets of Pine Knoll Sh

Pick up Bib onsite at the Soccer Complex from 8:00AM - 8:45AM.   **All participants please bring canned foods, gently worn shoes / clothes for Fifth Street Ministries and BackPack Ministries. Run is on Greenway / Road No Dogs Allowed

Gobble! Gobble! Join others for Franklin, NC's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk on November 27, 2025 THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!! (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC) This is the 12th year anniversary of Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys FUN Run/Walk (All Ages) and we are planning to make this year's fundraiser for Special Olympics of Macon County, NC the best yet! Visit our Facebook Event page for details & announcements. Facebook Event Page Link: Cold Turkey 5K Info  ***T-Shirt and Bib pickup will be held from 4-5:30pm on Wednesday the 26th (TASSEE SHELTER 877 ULCO DRIVE Franklin, NC and the morning of the race starting at 7:30am. Race day registration/Race packet pickup begins at 7:30am.Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk starts at 8:30AMCold Turkey 5K starts at 9:00AM - 1 hour cut off for the 5K The first 200 5K PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE RACERS/20 Little Turkeys FUN! Run/Walk (All Ages) WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT SHIRT (Event shirts are LIMITED on race day)

The Running of the Turkeys is everyone's favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition!! ALL registered participants get a cool turkey swag item! Registration for the timed 5K includes an awesome blend long sleeve shirt.  This event is fun for the whole family!  Events include the timed 5K and the untimed Family Fun Walk/Run (2 miles).Strollers are welcome and so are leashed pets! Registration is required to participate for all humans 7 and up. BONUS SAVINGS for recruiting your family and friends.Form or create a team with registration. When your team is 4 or more the group gets a $20 refund! (Each team member receives a $5 refund!) And every additional team member saves $5 off current registration pricing.  BONUS:Prize to the largest team!

Beau’s Buddies Cancer Fund is back again with our annual Turkey Trot for Tots. All money raised stays in eastern NC to assist families that are battling cancer. Our race will be held on Thanksgiving Day (11/26/26), starting at 8:00 am.  Hosted by Fleet Feet of Greenville Race Day Schedule:Registration: 6:30- 7:15 am5K Run/Walk: 8:00 am1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk: 8:45 am Course/Timing:The race follows a newly certified 5K course. Electronic chip timing by Run the East LLC. Entry Fees: 5K: $30 until 11/21/2026$35 as of 11/22/2026 Family Fun Run/Walk: $15 until 11/21/2026$20 as of 11/22/2026 Packet Pickup: We will hold packet pickup at Fleet Feet in Greenville on 11/25/2026 from 12pm-6pm

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Calabash Turkey Trot which is Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026.  Offering a 10K, 5K, Mashed Potato Miler PLUS the ability to run ALL three which we call the Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge! Prize Categories include: (Golden Turkey Trophies) Top 3 Overall Female/Male, Top 3 Masters Female/Male Every 5 Year Age Groups 1st, 2nd and 3rd Plus BEST COSTUME   Serving Pumpkin Pie and Coffee at the finish line - you can't ask for a better way to start your Thanksgiving Day!  10K Start - 7:00 am 5K Start - 8:30 am 1 Mile Start - 9:15 am Awards Ceremony - 9:30 am (must be present to receive an award - trophies will not be shipped)

Help us finish off the Le Tour de Carrboro three race series.  Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Triangle. The Gallop & Gorge 8K! This 8K (4.97 miles) race starts at 8 am on Weaver Street in downtown Carrboro, and winds through the local neighborhoods -- a great way to burn a few calories before the Thanksgiving festivities and support some local charities in the area! Best of all we offer the best deal in the Triangle with a low, low registration fee of $35.  So sign up now and Save!

Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 8AM for the 13th annual University City Turkey Trot!! A huge thanks to all the participants who have supported this awesome community race through the years! Join fellow runners, walkers, and our fans on Thanksgiving Day for a 5k walk/run designed for all of University City to enjoy!  After the race, cool down and indulge in a post-race mini feast featuring food, drinks, games and music. The University City Turkey Trot features a 5k run/walk; a fun run for kids of all ages; and a costume contest for all those young at heart. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place finishers overall; first and second place male and female in each age category; and three prizes are awarded for the costume contest. In addition to all that fun, participants are encouraged to take part in our annual food drive by bringing non-perishable items to support those who are less fortunate in our community. Our awesome turkey tee shirt is always a hit! Please register ea

Join us for the 12th Annual 5K Turkey Trot!  This is still a fun, relaxed race, but will now be timed!  All participants will receive a shirt and a medal!  The race starts at 8:00am on Thanksgiving Day at 1718 Brewery.  Start your morning off by taking a run, walk or stroll through Ocracoke Village, celebrate your finish with friends and then head off to enjoy your Thanksgiving feasts.  Wobble first, gobble later!  Fun for all!  **If you cannot join us in person but still want to join in on the fun, you can sign up for the Virtual 5K.  We will mail you your shirt and medal!

Please visit the official race website for race specifics.