TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run 2026

Description

8k Run | 5k Trot | Corral Start by Pace

Date: Thanksgiving Morning | Thursday 11/26/2026

Start Time: Corral Start by Pace 8:30am to 8:45am

5k Course: New this year, the proposed 5k course is all roads.

8k Course: The 8k course still uses Cancer Survivors Park, Falls Park, and Unity Park.

Corral Start by Pace: Both races will start together. The fastest corral will begin at 8:30am. If your pace is less than a 9min/mile, you will start at 8:30am sharp regardless of being in the 8k or the 5k. The last corral will start before 8:45am. If you are walking, you will start in the last corral regardless of being in the 8k or the 5k.

8k Course Cutoff: The 8k course will close at Mile 2.5 at 9:35am. If you do not clear Mile 2.5 before 9:35am you will head to the finish line on the 5k course and we will move you to the 5k event for your results.

Families and Friends: If you'd like to start together, your corral will be based on the greatest estimated finish time. When registering, enter the maximum finish time of your group when registering. You can edit your corral until packet pick-up by signing into RunSignUp and going to My Registrations. You can also contact us for help.

Costume Contest Sponsored by Fleet Feet Greenville

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, creative fall motifs, and TREES. Winners get great swag from Fleet Feet Sports of Greenville.

2026 Courses

A ll race courses are subject to change as a result of natural disasters and unforeseen circumstances. Draft 2026 Courses .

The 5k course has been updated and is roads only this year (unless there is a natural disaster or unforeseen circumstance).

The 8k course is similar to previous years and does utilize small portions of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail and includes Falls Park and Unity Park.

There will be 1 water stop on the 5k course in Cleveland Park. There will be 2 water stops on the 8k course (Cleveland and Unity Park).

E-Packet

Will be posted the week before Turkey Day.

Packet Pick-Up | Monday - Wednesday

Monday, November 23rd – Fleet Feet Sports Greenville

Fleet Feet Sports Greenville, 635 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605 | 10am - 7pm

Tuesday, November 24th – Fleet Feet Sports Greenville

Fleet Feet Sports Greenville, 635 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605 | 10am - 7pm

Wednesday, November 25th - Yee Haw Brewing Company

307 E. McBee Ave, Greenville SC 29601 Wednesday, November 25th | 10 am - 7 pm

Online Registration Closes Wednesday @ 6pm

Online Registration and Race Registration will close at 6pm on Wednesday, November 25th. There is no Race Day Registration. There is no Race Day Packet Pick-up. All events are $30 until 9/1, $35 until 11/1, and then $40.

No race day packet pick-up. No race day registration.

Overall Awards

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

Age Group Awards for the top 3 female and male finishers in each age group will be based on chip time . The age division award is a TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run elite Boco Running Hat.

Cash Awards & Age Group Awards Pick-Up Address

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 27th, during regular store hours. Check their website for hours.

Age Groups

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+

2026 Race Shirt

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; TH