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Thanksgiving Turkey Trots

RaceRove currently lists 992 upcoming turkey trots with a confirmed date, out of 992 active listings across 51 states. Florida, North Carolina, California, Texas and Virginia have the most on the calendar.

Thanksgiving Day itself falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 this year — most turkey trots run that morning, the day before, or the Saturday after, so a "November" race here isn't always run ON the holiday.

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Upcoming, date confirmed
992
Active listings
992
States with a turkey trot
51

The largest turkey trots

By estimated field size across all distances at the event.

Turkey trots coming up

The next 40 of 992 with a confirmed date, soonest first.

Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.

States with the most turkey trots

More turkey trots by state

Fewer than 5 listed so far — browse the state's full race list instead.

Guides from the RaceRove blog

Turkey trots: common questions

How many turkey trots does RaceRove list?
992 upcoming turkey trots with a confirmed date, and 992 active listings in total, across 51 states.
When is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November — Thursday, November 26, 2026 this year.
What is a turkey trot?
A turkey trot is a Thanksgiving-season fun run or race, most often a 5K, held the morning of Thanksgiving, the day before, or the weekend around it — often a fundraiser for a local cause.
Which states have the most turkey trots?
By active listings: Florida (75), North Carolina (61), California (58), Texas (57) and Virginia (48).

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