Turkey Trot 5k
Turkey Trot 5k is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Walhalla, SC, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Location
- Downtown Walhalla, Walhalla, SC
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get your family and friends together for our annual Foothills Area YMCA 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Dash! Whether you're racing for a PR, walking with loved ones, or just here for the pumpkin pie bragging rights, it's the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving Day.
📍 Race Day Details| Date | Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving morning) |
| Location | Downtown Walhalla |
| Address | |
| Weather | Rain or shine |
| Parking | Parking is available on all side streets and at Owens Park. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can. |
| 8:45 AM | Pre-race announcements and course briefing |
| 9:00 AM | Kids Run starts |
| 9:30 AM | 5k starts |
| 9:55 AM | Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish) |
| 10:15 AM | Course closes |
Times are based on the start times above.
Packet Pick-Up- November 25th, day before the race: 4:30-6:00 PM at the Foothills Area YMCA (370 Memorial Drive)
- Race morning: 8:00 AM at (race site)
- Registration required. Open to YMCA members and non-members.
- Late registrations after November 17th will not receive shirts day of event. Order will be placed after race and participants will be notified via email for pick up at the Ymca when they are ready.
The course map will be posted before race day.
Start/Finish on Google Maps 🏆 Race Awards- 5K Awards: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females, Top 3 Under Age 13
- Kids Dash: Participation ribbon for all
- Best Turkey Costume Contest
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
- Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Support your community and get your business noticed!
Questions? call 864-571-9622 Contact the Race DirectorEvents
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
59°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clemson Oconee Co Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
About Walhalla, SC
Population
4,121
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,028 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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29
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Trot 5k
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Downtown Walhalla, Walhalla, SC
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Turkey Trot 5k
Nov 26, 2026