19 upcoming Holiday & Seasonal fun runs. Next up: 4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot on Sat, Nov 14, 2026, NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K on Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Totowa Turkey Trot 5K Challenge on Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Holiday races with a twist — a Thanksgiving-morning Tampa Bay tradition going since 1979, and a St. Patrick's Day run where you win by predicting your own finish time. Festive, but never boring.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Shamong (Indian Mills Memorial School), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A small-town Thanksgiving-season trot in Shamong — 5K and a 1-miler, straightforward and friendly.
- Price
- $25.00 (5K); $15.00 (1 Mile)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Brooklyn (Prospect Park, Nethermead), NY
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Prospect Park turkey trot that doesn't trot on Turkey Day — gobble up a finisher medal and tech shirt the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
- Price
- $60 non-member / $54 NYCRUNS member through Oct 26; $65 / $58.50 through Nov 16; $75 / $67.50 until registration ends
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Totowa (1 Campus Road), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Thanksgiving-weekend turkey trot (8th annual) where every finisher takes home a special America 250 commemorative medal.
- Price
- See official site
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving) · 7:00 AM
Clearwater (Clearwater High School), FL
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★One of Tampa Bay's longest-running Thanksgiving traditions (since 1979) with a spirited costume contest.
- Price
- Not listed yet — see official site
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Cocoa Beach (Bailiwick Mall, 20 N Brevard Ave), FL
5K / Little Gobbler Fun Run
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Turkey Teams of 2-6 must carry a supplied 12 lb. turkey together for the whole 5K and finish together — or get scored as individuals.
- Price
- $25.00 + $2.50 SignUp Fee (No-Shirt $20.00 + $2.50; Virtual $32.00 + $3.00)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Lambertville, NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★The 11th annual two-town trot: start Thanksgiving in Lambertville, cross the bridge into New Hope, PA, and run back.
- Price
- $40 early / $50 race day
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM (5K start; 1-Mile starts 9:00 AM)
Jersey City (Colgate Clock waterfront), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Thanksgiving morning on the Jersey City waterfront — skyline views, the Statue of Liberty across the water, and a 1-mile fun run for the kids.
- Price
- $45.00 + $3.70 fee
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Parsippany (Parsippany Hilton, 4 Sylvan Way), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A holiday 5K in Parsippany with a fresh Duck Donut at the finish, a 2K Pup Strut, and a Toys for Tots toy drive — bring an unwrapped toy.
- Price
- 5K $38.00 + $3.28 SignUp fee · 2K Pup Strut $25.00 + $2.50 SignUp fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
New Florence (Fire Hall), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Festivus 5K — air your grievances, run 3.1 miles, and celebrate the rest of us. Feats of strength not required.
- Price
- $20 until Nov 15, then $25, then $30 day-of
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 9:30 AM (1 Mile Fun Run), 10:00 AM (5K)
Morristown (49 Woodland Ave), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Morristown's St. Patrick's Day weekend 5K - green everything - with a 1 Mile Fun Run beforehand.
- Price
- 5K $29.99 (USATF members $24.99) · 1 Mile Fun Run $24 (5K price increases after Nov 29, 2026)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Philadelphia (Navy Yard, S Broad St), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A sea of green at the Navy Yard — a St. Patrick's 5K with a finish-line beer garden, live music, and a "Lucky Threesome" team award.
- Price
- $50 Early Bird through Dec 7; $55 through Jan 10; $60 through Mar 1; $70 race day
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Mar 14, 2027 · 9:30 AM
Brooklyn (Veterans Memorial Pier, Shore Rd & Bay Ridge Ave), NY
5K / 10K / Half Marathon
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Come to paddy, not just party: boardwalk miles under the Verrazzano Bridge with a St. Patrick's tee, finisher medal and post-race treats.
- Price
- Not yet posted — 2027 registration not open as of Oct 14, 2026
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · 9:30 AM (Kids Fun Run), 10:00 AM (5K & 2 Mile Walk)
Bernardsville (Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 111 Claremont Road), NJ
5K / 2 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A St. Patrick's-themed 5K and 2-mile walk in Bernardsville; finisher medals for the first 350 5K registrants and a free kids' fun run.
- Price
- $20 adults · $17 youth (14 & under) · Kids Fun Run free (registration opens Jan 1, 2027)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 9:30 AM
Bethpage (Bethpage State Park), NY
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Hop the scenic trails of Bethpage State Park at the annual Bunny Trail 5K — bunny ears optional, Easter-weekend energy guaranteed.
- Price
- Not yet posted — 2027 registration not open as of Oct 14, 2026
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, May 30, 2027 · 7:30 AM
Philadelphia (Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Memorial Day weekend 5K at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park — Liberty Bell medal, skyline bib, and a city-wide celebration.
- Price
- $40 through Dec 4 (registration opens Nov 1); $45 Dec 5 – Jan 9; $50 Jan 10 – Mar 30; $55 Mar 31 – May 9; $60 May 10 – May 30
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Jul 4, 2027 · 8:00 AM
Sebring (Highlands Hammock State Park, 5931 Hammock Rd), FL
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Kick off the Fourth under the shady hammock canopy in red, white and blue at Highlands Hammock State Park.
- Price
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee (No-Shirt option $20.00)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Mar 2027 — date TBA
Pensacola (McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E Gregory St), FL
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A prediction run — no watches allowed; you declare your finish time in advance and the closest predictions win, followed by a legendary post-race party at the pub.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
April 2027 — date TBA · 9:00 AM
Gibbstown (Memorial Avenue Park, 1200 Memorial Ave), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A family-friendly Easter-season Bunny Run through Gibbstown — bunny suit very much included.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
July 2027 — date TBA · 8:00 AM
Pilesgrove (Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Route 40), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Start the Fourth of July with a firecracker 5K and a sparkler fun run at the Salem County Fairgrounds.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →