Running of the Turkeys
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk (Timed) · Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed) · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
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!
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
57°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greensboro Wtp.
Host City
About Greensboro, NC
Population
298,564
as of 2023
Elevation
782 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Running of the Turkeys, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
171
Days to train
- Race
- Running of the Turkeys
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running of the Turkeys?
- Running of the Turkeys is a running race held in Greensboro, North Carolina 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 Running of the Turkeys?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Greensboro, North Carolina at 3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running of the Turkeys?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running of the Turkeys
Nov 26, 2026