Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 500 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
- Distance
- 8K Run · 8K Walk · 8K Run VIP & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 17th Annual Turkey Day 8K! Whether this is your first time participating or you have made this a Thanksgiving tradition, don't miss out on the metro area's only USATF certified 8K race! The gun goes off at 7:30!
Guarantee T-Shirt in requested size cut-off is November 19, 2026.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ridgeland, MS
Population
24,548
as of 2023
Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
JAN
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
171
Days to train
- Race
- Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 500 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K?
- Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K is a running race held in Ridgeland, Mississippi on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Ridgeland, Mississippi at 500 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K
Nov 26, 2026