Turkey Trots

Endurance Grid lists 1,014 turkey trots across the US, from October to November 2026 across 49 states.

1,014
Races
49
States
6
Sports

What a turkey trot is

A turkey trot is a Thanksgiving themed foot race. Distance is usually around a 5K, and these races are typically run across the US around Thanksgiving time.

Upcoming turkey trots across the US are most common in November and October, with the most in Texas, California, Florida, and New Jersey.

Turkey Trots by state

Alabama15Arizona9Arkansas10California63Colorado21Connecticut19Delaware3Florida58Georgia33Hawaii4Idaho6Illinois45Indiana25Iowa15Kansas11Kentucky17Louisiana8Maine11Maryland16Massachusetts34Michigan48Minnesota9Mississippi4Missouri15Montana7Nebraska3Nevada3New Hampshire7New Jersey56New Mexico6New York50North Carolina46Ohio45Oklahoma6Oregon15Pennsylvania53South Carolina20Tennessee17Texas64Vermont7Virginia48Washington23West Virginia12Wisconsin19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a turkey trot?
A turkey trot is a Thanksgiving themed foot race. Distance is usually around a 5K, and these races are typically run across the US around Thanksgiving time.
How many turkey trots are there?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 1,014 upcoming turkey trots across 49 states.
When are turkey trots held?
Turkey trots are typically held around Thanksgiving. See the November 2026 race calendar for what’s coming up.
Which states have the most turkey trots?
The states with the most turkey trots on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.