Trail Running Calendar United States 2025-2026

Turkey Trails- Des Moines, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place at Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines, IA 50315 (2101 Fleur Dr). The Thanksgiving-themed event offers 1 mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-Run option, with 5k/10k distances described as a family-friendly T..

The Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot offers a scenic trail 5k and 10k through the Manassas National Battlefield Park, starting and finishing near The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. The course is a cross-country style route across battlefield trails, including dirt paths, a boardwalk, and grave..

Seneca Valley Cross Country Turkey Chase 5K is held in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, at Graham Park (260 Graham Park Drive). This Thanksgiving Day Classic offers a flat, fast 5K course that is USATF certified, with a run or walk option. It’s billed as the largest public 5K in Butler County, bene..

San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot is a 5K Run & Walk in San Antonio, Texas, held on Thanksgiving morning at 622 S Flores St. The chip-timed race features custom tech shirts and finisher medals for all participants and is described as a joyful, family- and pet-friendly community event with a scenic r..

Turkeywacker 5K is a Thanksgiving morning trail run held in Wrentham, Massachusetts, at the William Rice Recreation Complex (54 Emerald Street). Now in its ninth year, the scenic 5K course winds through the complex’s trail system, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages. After the race, participan..

Pilgrimage in the Park is a Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run/Walk on scenic new trails, featuring views of Lake Cumberland. The 3.1-mile course is suitable for runners and walkers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ame..

The Jeff RUN sonville Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Jeffersonville, VT 05464. The event is organized by the Jeff RUN sonville Run Club and is described as the inaugural running of this town turkey trot. The race site is listed at 201-37 Cambridge Junction Rd. Distance..

The South Vineland Thanksgiving Run is a cross country style race held annually at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, New Jersey. This approximately 3-mile event follows the well-known cross country course used by Vineland High School and the Vineland Grand Prix summer series. Open to runners and..

The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is the 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day trail run on November 27, 2025, at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. The event stage is Great Meadow Park at Briar Chapel, 161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Timed and untimed options are offered for both distances. Each t..

Gratitude Run, hosted by Olivia Bethmann Fitness, takes place at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush, NY (Sunshine Camp, 809 5 Points Rd). In its third year, the event features a 5K Trail Run & Walk (paved road, trails, grass), a 1 Mile Run & Walk on a paved road, and a free 50-meter Kids Das..

The 21st Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot, held in Catonsville, Maryland, is a cherished community event celebrating health, wellness, and family. It features a cross country-style 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a 5K race, both chip timed. The event fosters a spirited atmosphere with awards..

The 2nd Annual Hutto Turkey Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event held at the Hippo Social Club in Hutto, Texas. Participants can choose distances from 1.1 to 3.1 miles on wide, dirt trails featuring natural terrain with leaves, rocks, roots, and varying inclines, offering a chall..

The 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Saginaw, Michigan, featuring a 1 Mile Youth Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk. The 5K course is a single loop on a scenic, wooded trail along the Tittabawassee River, while the youth run is a loop at the back of the par..

Turkey Day 5K Clermont is a Thanksgiving-themed 5K held at Waterfront Park in Clermont, Florida. The course is described as a nice down-and-back on the Waterfront Park paved trail, starting near the shelter past the splash pad and offering scenic views overlooking Lake Minneola. The event is chip-ti..

The Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race is a 5K event held annually in Roxbury, Connecticut. Scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, the race takes place at the Everett B. Hurlburt Community Park located at 18 Apple Lane.Participants run a 3.1-mile course, offering a community-focused a..

Turkey Day Trail Trot takes place in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at the east side of Battle Creek Regional Park (2350 Upper Afton Rd). The event offers several trail distances: 10K; 5K; and youth options including 10K/5K for ages 16 and under, plus 70+ experienced variants, and a 3K Kids Run. The 5K cour..

Thanksgiving XC Classic in Tucson’s Reid Park offers a European-style cross-country experience with hay bales along a grassy, dirt-laced course that also touches a bit of asphalt. The event features a 5K that runs two loops and a 1.5-mile fun run/walk that completes one loop. The start area is near..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile. A 2-Day Bundle combines select distances...

Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile is Conway, Arkansas’s Thanksgiving Day running tradition, benefiting the United Way of Central Arkansas. In its 11th year, the event launches on the University of Central Arkansas campus, beginning near Estes Stadium on Bruce Street, and winds through the c..

Turkey Trek Sherman takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Sherman, Texas. The event offers two race distances: 10K 5K The start and finish are near the main parking lot at Herman Baker Park, 2500 W. Center St., Sherman, TX 75092. The race is listed as cupless, so participants are expecte..