The Giving Turkey Trot - 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

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Date 26 Nov – 29 Nov, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $39.00
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The Giving Turkey Trot - 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

About the event

🦃 "The Giving Turkey" Trot - VIRTUAL 5K, 10K & Half Marathon 🦃

Trot to Stop Hunger - This Thanksgiving, your miles mean more.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Giving Turkey Trot—a virtual 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon where every step helps put food on the table for those in need. Whether you run, walk, or hike, you’re not just moving your body… you’re making a real impact.
Because no one should go hungry—especially on Thanksgiving.
 
WHY VIRTUAL?
No travel, no crowds, just pure HOLIDAY FUN for a great cause! Whether you’re participating solo or with your whole flock, all ages and fitness levels are encourage to get out there and strut your feathers!

 

🏃‍♂️ Event Details:
Start Date: November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving morning)
Completion Deadline: November 29, 2026
Location: This is a Virtual Race! Complete it on your own schedule - whether it's in your neighborhood, on your favorite trail, or even on a treadmill
 
🏃‍♀️ Choose Your Distance:
- 5K – 3.1 miles - A perfect quick trot before the feast
- 10K – 6.2 miles - Double the distance, double the pie
- Half Marathon – 13.1 miles - Go the full drumstick and earn every bite at the buffet. This one’s for the true basters out there
 
🎁 Exclusive Swag & Perks Included:
​- 2-Sided WOOD Finisher's Medal
- TURKEY TROT Beanie 
- Waterproof Bib Number & Safety Pins
- RaceJoy App: Sync activities & track progress on the live leaderboard
- Live Leaderboard: See how you stack up against other trotters
- Free Shipping (USA only)
- Donation to "Feeding America" - the nation's leading hunger-relief charity!
 
**You will receive your Race Packet with all the goods before Thanksgiving Day! 
**For the Tiny Trotters, you may opt in to get a Thanksgiving Coloring Book (50 pgs) - beautiful, high quality pages/images!

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HOW IT WORKS:
On Thanksgiving morning, the Live Leaderboard will officially open for 4 days. The Live Leaderboard allows participants and spectators to view real-time race results for each division - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.  The leaderboard is ranked based on fastest finishing time. Each distance division must be completed at one time - you cannot complete in segments over the weekend. 

 

Races offered

26Nov

Virtual 10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$39.00
26Nov

Virtual 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$39.00
26Nov

Virtual Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$39.00

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