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Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful

calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

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Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful

About the Event

Come join us for a fun 5K run/walk through the beautiful Gatewood neighborhood on Thanksgiving Day starting at 8am!  Online Registration ends Monday 11/23 at 6pm!!!! Kids under 10 are free!  Sign up early for the lower cost of $25.  We will have sign up available on race day at the start beginning at 7 am for $30. Please bring cash or check.  This race features stunning autumn views passing the peaceful ponds and magnificent woods of Gatewood subdivision.  The course is paved and rolling in terrain with minimal traffic. All abilities and ages are welcome. Prizes will be given to the overall male and female runners, overall masters male and female winner and to age group winners in 10 year increments. We offer terrific post race goodies for breakfast including homemade pumpkin bread, hot coffee and hot chocolate.  Registration can be with or without a t shirt, but sign up by November 9th at 6pm to order a shirt! We may have a few additional ones for sale on race day, but no guarantees.  We will have pre-race packet pick up at The Church of the Resurrection 700 Main St S, Greenwood, SC on Wednesday November 25th from 3:30-5:30pm as well as on race day starting at 7 am at the Gatewood Club. 

This is our 11th year and this race is organized by the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection of Greenwood.  We donate all profits to local charities including the Greenwood Food Bank, the Greenwood Soup Kitchen, United Ministries, Community Initiatives, and Pathway House.

Past results are located here:  https://sites.google.com/view/its-about-time/results?authuser=0

Races Offered

5K run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Greenwood.

thermostat Temperature
8.3° / 18.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
5.2° / 16.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 8m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.2 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
10.2 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
67.6%
wb_twilight Sunrise
08:01
nightlight Sunset
18:24

About Greenwood

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Greenwood is the county seat of Greenwood County in Old 96 District.

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