
Run Turkey Run 5K is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Greenville, SC, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
🤩🎉 GET READY TO GOBBLE WITH EXCITEMENT FOR THE RUN TURKEY RUN 5K! 🦃🏃
Join us in making a real difference in our community! Every step you take at this year's race directly supports the Greenville Free Medical Clinic, helping provide essential healthcare, dental services, and prescription medications to local families in need.
Get ready to gobble 'til you wobble 🦃 at the most high-energy, fun-filled pre-Thanksgiving event of the season! This isn't just a race—it's a full-blown party 🥳 with a purpose. On Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Conestee Park, we're bringing the heat and the beats for a day you won't forget!
🌟 YOUR TICKET TO THE TURKEY DAY CELEBRATION INCLUDES: 🌟 Your entry guarantees you a spot at the starting line, plus a treasure trove of festive perks and fun: 🧦 Exclusive Turkey Socks (famously crazy and way cooler than a standard tee!) 👕 Commemorative Race T-Shirt! 🏅 Custom Turkey Finisher Medal for every single runner! 🎶 Live music from our Awesome DJ! 🎨 Fun Face Painting to show off your festive spirit! 🍺 Refreshing adult beverages for participants 21+! 📸 Giant inflatable turkey selfie station!
🥇 RUN FAST, WIN BIG! THE GRAND PRIZES AWAIT! 🥇 The competition is fierce, and the rewards are legendary: 🏆 Top overall male and female finishers will strut away with a FREE FROZEN TURKEY—Thanksgiving dinner on us! ✨ Top finishers in every age group will receive prestigious Age Group Medals (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)!
Race Details and How You Can Help
The Greenville Free Medical Clinic is an integral part of the safety net in our local healthcare delivery system. For nearly 40 years, its mission has been to promote wellness by providing compassionate, quality medical, dental care, optometry, health education, counseling and prescription medications without charge to eligible low-income uninsured Greenville County residents.
Your race registration does more than just get you a spot at the starting line—it makes a massive impact. All proceeds go directly to the Greenville Free Medical Clinic. By running with us, you're helping to build a healthier community, one stride at a time!
Ready to run?
Pricing:
🦃 Early Turkey Registration (Aug 11 – Sept 29): $30.00
🏃 Standard Registration: $40.00
Packet Pickup:
Friday, November 13th: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Greenville Free Medical Clinic (600 Arlington Avenue, Greenville, SC 29611).
Saturday, November 14th: 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM (at Conestee Park on race day).
Race Start: The race kicks off at 9:00 AM sharp!
Awards & Age Group Categories: Medals will be awarded to the 1st Place Overall Male and Female (Top 3 announced), along with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for each age group: 👶 0–9 🧒 10–12 🧑🎓 13–16 🎓 17–19 🧑 20–29 👱 30–34 🧔 35–39 🧑🦰 40–44 🧓 45–49 👴 50–54 👵 55–59 🦳 60–64 🧙 65–69 🧝 70–79 🦄 80+
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back. Let's make this our most unforgettable event yet! Together, we can make a difference. 🤩🎉
Weather
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
71,755
as of 2023
City Elevation
927 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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