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10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
5k · Virtual 5k · 1 mile fun run/walk & more

From the Organizer

Celebrate Thanksgiving the Cleveland way at the 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot! 

GIVEAWAY

The first 600 participants who registered will get a 2026 Turkey Trot BEANIE HAT. The first 400 to register will also get a favorite tradition classic sealed envelope! Bring your sealed envelope back to Terra Running Company between Friday, November 27-Sunday November 29 for a Terra employee to open. Every envelope is a winner! You could win shoes, t-shirts, stickers, coffee, hats, and other great merch! If you registered after we ran out of hats or envelopes, that will be indicated on your registration form. If there are extra hats after the race, you are welcome to come to the store during the weekend to pick one up.

SCHEDULE
5k start: 8am
1 mile start: 8:15 am

REGISTRATION
1 mile fun run/walk (untimed): $15 until 3/31, $20 until 11/13, $25 until race day
5k: $25 until 3/31, $30 until 11/13, $35 until race day

Online registration will remain open until 7:45 SHARP race morning.

PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will take place at Terra Running Company in downtown Cleveland on Wednesday, November 26th from 10am-6pm or race morning at Greenway Park from 7-7:45am, but please plan to pick up packets Wednesday if at all possible. 

PARKING
The Thanksgiving Day 5k has moved to Greenway Park (located at 775 Raider Dr. NW Cleveland, TN 37312) to accommodate our massive crowds! Free parking is available at the Greenway Park, the Cleveland City Schools administration building next door, Cleveland High School, and the Ace Hardware (formerly Cooke's Food Store). Please carpool if possible. We had over 600 participants in 2025!

COURSE
The race will start at finish at Greenway Park in 2026! The course will be out and back southbound on the Greenway towards Willow Street. Strollers and dogs are welcome, but please plan to start in the back and be extra aware of the two way traffic on the Greenway.

TIMING AND RESULTS
The race will be professionally chip timed using Chronotrack b-tags. Results will be available online immediately at TerraRunning.com and on Athlinks. 1 mile is untimed.
 
FOOD DRIVE

We are proud to partner with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for our 2026 Food Drive. All food donated will stay in Bradley County. Please bring donations to packet pick up Wednesday or Greenway Park race morning, or click HERE to make a monetary donation.

Distances & Pricing

Virtual 5k8 AMRegister →
1 mile fun run/walk8 AMRegister →
Virtual 1 mile fun run/walk8 AMRegister →

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot?
10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot is a running event held in Cleveland, TN. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Cleveland, TN at Greenway Park, Cleveland, TN. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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