Santa suits, pizza stops, doughnuts, midnight fireworks — the themed fun runs of
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Florida, in one place. Every listing links out to the
official race site to register.
Turkey Trots
Turkey Trots has 7 upcoming themed 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. Thanksgiving morning is sacred ground for runners — a trot before the turkey, costumes optional but encouraged, and a medal before noon. These are the turkey trots on the calendar, from big-city traditions to small-town main streets. The calendar runs from Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026. Across Florida, New Jersey and New York. Themes on this page: Holiday & Seasonal. Venues: 4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot at Indian Mills Memorial School; NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K at Prospect Park, Nethermead. Every listing links out to the official race site to register.
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
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Thanksgiving-weekend turkey trot (8th annual) where every finisher takes home a special America 250 commemorative medal.
Cocoa Beach (Bailiwick Mall, 20 N Brevard Ave), FL
Registration closes Nov 25
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.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM (5K start; 1-Mile starts 9:00 AM)
Jersey City (Colgate Clock waterfront), NJ
Price rises Nov 15
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.