Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run and Walk · Kids Fun Run · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
THE 49TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY RUN AND GOBBLE WOBBLE
Join us on November 26, 2026 to burn off your Thanksgiving calories before you've even consumed 'em!
The Turkey Day Run’s mission is to raise money for local charities. The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble is a premiere charity event that has a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of families throughout the Charleston metropolitan area. A family tradition for 49 years, The Turkey Day Race brings together the community in a safe and family fun atmosphere. The event welcomes all people to participate as an athlete, volunteer, or spectator. The Charleston Turkey Day Run is the 3rd largest Thanksgiving day 5k in the US!
Registration will remain open until the event sells out. Register early to secure your spot!
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP.
Please be sure to pickup your packet at the Expo the day before the race in Marion Square from 9am to 6pm. You may have someone else pickup your packet for you. You may also select to have your packet mailed to you for an additional $15. You must select this option during the registration process before November 1st.
Strollers are allowed! You must register for the Walkers with Strollers corral (orange). Sign up for this category during the registration process if you plan to walk with a stroller or pull behind wagon. This is the last corral in the start line. For the safety of all of our participants this will be enforced and a volunteer or officer will ask you to move back if you do enter a different corral.
RACE EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP
**Race Shirt NOT guaranteed for Late Registration**
The Race Expo will be Wednesday, November 25th from 9am – 6pm. Packet pick-up is at the tent on the Northeast side of Marion Square, (337 Meeting St.). Be sure to visit our sponsors in the vendor village. All vendors will be offering discounts on merchandise, giveaways, swag items, raffles, samples and much more!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am – 8:30am – participants begin to lineup in designated corrals
8:30am - All participants must be in their designated color coded corral within the startline. (Signage will be placed throughout the startline to designate each corral.)
8:50am - National Anthem sung by the School of the Arts.
9:00am – 5K Run & Walk wave start begins
9:15am – 11:00am – Post Race Celebration Begins 10:30am – Kids Fun Run
Awards to follow Kids Run
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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
50°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charleston, SC
Population
152,014
as of 2023
Elevation
-4 ft
Nearest Airport
CHS
Charleston International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K?
- Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K is a running race held in Charleston, South 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 Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina at Marion Square, Meeting Street, Charleston, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K
Nov 26, 2026