Running of the Turkeys - York
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Event details
The 16th Annual Running of the Turkeys is a community 5K run/walk and stroller jog in downtown York, SC on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving morning). The event is hosted by First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist churches and is billed as a downtown Thanksgiving run founded in 2010 by local runners and church members.
The official meeting place is at First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist Churches, 22 East Liberty Street, York, SC 29745. The listed event is a 5K run/walk for all ages.
Charity, registration and logistics
Proceeds and donations support People Attempting to Help (PATH), the Grace and Mercy Soup Kitchen of Wesley United Methodist Church, and the YSD1 Education Foundation. Runners may drop off nonperishable food donations during packet pick up on Wednesday, November 26 or on the morning of the race.
Registration shows a listed entry fee of $30, with the price increasing after November 2, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Race shirts are only guaranteed for participants who register by November 2. Additional information is available on the event website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.