The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk 2026

The race.

The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk takes place on November 26, 2026, in Rochester, NY, starting at Blue Cross Arena. Participants can choose from three distances: a 0.5-mile kids fun run at 8:30 a.m., a 2-mile race at 9:20 a.m., or a 5-mile race at 9:00 a.m. The course follows an out-and-back route through downtown Rochester toward the University of Rochester campus. Packet pickup is available at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters on November 24–25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with limited race-day pickup at Blue Cross Arena from 7:45–8:30 a.m. Top finishers in overall, masters, and age group categories receive pies from Special Touch Bakery, while second and third place age group winners receive Medved gift certificates. The 5-mile course includes one water stop at the mid-course turnaround; the 2-mile course has no water stops.