Turkey Trots

Endurance Grid lists 726 turkey trots across the US, from September to November 2026 across 48 states.

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The lay of the land

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, October, and September, with the most in Texas, Florida, California, and Pennsylvania.

Turkey Trots by state

Alabama9Arizona6Arkansas8California48Colorado10Connecticut10Florida51Georgia24Illinois33Indiana22Iowa9Kansas7Kentucky9Louisiana7Maine5Maryland12Massachusetts25Michigan35Minnesota6Mississippi3Missouri12Montana4Nevada3New Hampshire3New Jersey36New Mexico4New York35North Carolina36Ohio34Oklahoma5Oregon11Pennsylvania41South Carolina17Tennessee12Texas53Vermont4Virginia30Washington15West Virginia7Wisconsin13

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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 726 upcoming turkey trots across 48 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, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.