The Turkey Day Run benefits TreesUpstate, a nonprofit that plants, promotes, and protects trees in the Upstate. TreesUpstate's Turkey Day Run has helped TreesUpstate plant and giveaway over 65,000 trees!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TreesUpstateTurkeyDay
Thursday 11/26/2026
8k RUN
5k Trot, Walk, Run
All races will start by self-seated pace group corrals.
Corrals start at 8:30am. The last corral will start by 8:40am.
To enter the contest, take a photo with your bib and post it to Instagram, tag @FleetFeetGreenville and @TreesUpstateTurkeyDay
One of our favorite things about this race is the costumes! We love seeing all of the pilgrims, turkeys, and creative fall motifs. Winners get great swag from Fleet Feet Sports of Greenville.
Click Here for the draft of the 2026 courses. This is pending approval. All race courses are subject to change as a result of natural disasters and unforeseen circumstances.
Will be posted the week before Turkey Day.
Monday, November 23rd & Tuesday, November 24th – Fleet Feet Sports Greenville
Wednesday, November 25th - Yee-Haw Brewing Company
Registration
Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place female and male finishers in the 8k and 5k will be based on gun time.
8k Cash Awards: $100, $75, $50 | 5k Cash Awards: $75, $50, $35
Age Group Awards for the top 3 finishers in each age group will be based on chip time. The age division award is a Turkey Day Run elite Boco Running Hat.
All cash and age group awards will be available for in-store pick-up at Fleet Feet Sports Greenville, 635 Augusta St., Greenville, SC 29605. Starting November 287th, during regular store hours. Check their website for hours.
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
We're using the same shirt type as the 2018 and 2020-2025 race shirts. Adult shirts are long sleeve and a super soft blend. Based on runner feedback, THE SHIRTS RUN SMALL - ORDER A SIZE UP. You can find a fit guide by clicking here.
TreesUpstate Energy-Saving Trees, presented by Duke Energy - There will be a limited number of trees available on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pick-up. This giveaway is while supplies last. Learn more about this program.
We strongly recommend you have a parking plan for Thanksgiving Morning. Look at course maps and road closures to help you make your plan. The best parking maps and info are here. Please note: there are private parking garages, and they are not free. Only City of Greenville Garages.
Is there Race Day Registration? No.
Is there Race Day Packet Pick-up? No. Packet Pick-up options are Monday - Wednesday only. You do not need an ID and you can pick up for others.
Does this race benefit a nonprofit? Yes, it benefits TreesUpstate. Thanks for running with us!
What is TreesUpstate? TreesUpstate is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that plants, promotes, and protects trees in Upstate.Your registration supports our work. See what the Turkey Day Run helped us accomplish in 2025; check out our annual report.
Will there be an awards ceremony? There is no formal awards ceremony. All cash awards and age group awards can be picked up at Fleet Feet starting Friday, 11/27, during regular business hours. Check their website for store hours.
Can I bring my dog? If you bring your FRIENDLY dog, they need to be on a leash. Please start in the back, and stay away from people who look like they don't like dogs. Give people and other animals space. Bring a bag in case your dog uses the restroom along the way. Dogs aggressive towards other dogs and or people are NOT allowed.
Can I wear headphones? Doesn't bother us. Stay safe out there.
Do I need to register my child who will be riding in a stroller or a running jogger? No.
Can I pick up my bib and shirt after Thanksgiving? Sorry. Packet pick-up is only available race week at the designated dates, locations and times.
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Greenville.
Learn more about the host city, Greenville.
Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".
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Official finishing times from previous editions of TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | James Quattlebaum | — | |
| 🥈 | Stephen Carek | — | |
| 🥉 | jamie connelly | — | |
| 4 | Neil Winter | — | |
| 5 | Donald Cone | — | |
| 6 | Tim Goode | — | |
| 7 | Andy Betz | — | |
| 8 | Bob Seedlock | — | |
| 9 | Nick Potisek | — | |
| 10 | Musa Muriithi | — | |
| 11 | Kahwai Muriithi | — | |
| 12 | Chad Carlson | — | |
| 13 | Elise Matthews | — | |
| 14 | John Merrell | — | |
| 15 | Sabrina Walker | — | |
| 16 | Markus WIMMER | — | |
| 17 | Dan Matz | — | |
| 18 | Robert Lee | — | |
| 19 | JJ Swartz | — | |
| 20 | Laura Matz | — | |
| 21 | Dustin Siddle | — | |
| 22 | Greg James | — | |
| 23 | Jamie Cone | — | |
| 24 | Lauren Long | — | |
| 25 | Justin Garber | — | |
| 26 | Elizabeth Bagwell | — | |
| 27 | Scott McDaniel | — | |
| 28 | Diego Bonardi | — | |
| 29 | Kevin Stewart | — | |
| 30 | McCallum Propp | — | |
| 31 | David Novak | — | |
| 32 | Ashley Snell | — | |
| 33 | Dave McQuaid | — | |
| 34 | Tony Zust | — | |
| 35 | Hunter Benn | — | |
| 36 | Heather Propp | — | |
| 37 | Kelsey Saunders | — | |
| 38 | Royton Boulware | — | |
| 39 | Tyler Seckel | — | |
| 40 | John Hart | — | |
| 41 | Ryan Savage | — | |
| 42 | Gary Willingham | — | |
| 43 | Tara Ross | — | |
| 44 | Alex Mcdaniel | — | |
| 45 | Mark Augirre | — | |
| 46 | Dorothy Dowe | — | |
| 47 | Anna Fairey | — | |
| 48 | Patty Carek | — | |
| 49 | Leigh DeForth | — | |
| 50 | Kristi Carlson | — |
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