17th Annual Running of the Turkeys - 5K Run/Walk/Stroller Jog
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Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in York (First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist Churches). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
The 17th annual Running of the Turkeys through downtown York will take place Thanksgiving morning on November 26 with a start time of 8am.
First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist churches will host the event.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist Churches
York, SC 29745
Area: Rock Hill & Fort Mill, SC, Charlotte
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Nov 22 (in 15 days)
Opened Sep 2, 2026
Race day in York
Weather
58° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, York 5 Sse, SC (4.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 AM – 5:15 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 51 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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