The 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot takes place at Greenway Park in Cleveland, Tennessee, offering 2-mile and 5K distances for runners. Starting at 8:00 AM on November 26, 2026, the event provides both in-person and virtual participation options, giving you flexibility in how you compete. Entry fees range from $15 to $35 depending on your registration choice and distance. Whether you're running the shorter 2-mile option or tackling the 5K, this Thanksgiving tradition offers an accessible way to start your holiday with a structured race. The virtual component allows athletes who can't make it to the venue to participate on their own terms while still being part of the event.
From the Race Organizer
Celebrate Thanksgiving the Cleveland way at the 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot! GIVEAWAY The first 600 participants who registered will get a 2026 Turkey Trot BEANIE HAT. The first 400 to register will also get a favorite tradition classic sealed envelope! Bring your sealed envelope back to Terra Running Company between Friday, November 27-Sunday November 29 for a Terra employee to open. Every envelope is a winner! You could win shoes, t-shirts, stickers, coffee, hats, and other great merch! If you registered after we ran out of hats or envelopes, that will be indicated on your registration form. If there are extra hats after the race, you are welcome to come to the store during the weekend to pick one up. SCHEDULE 5k start: 8am 1 mile start: 8:15 am REGISTRATION 1 mile fun run/walk (untimed): $15 until 3/31, $20 until 11/13, $25 until race day 5k: $25 until 3/31, $30 until 11/13, $35 until race day Online registration will remain open until 7:45 SHARP race morning. PACKET PICKUP Packet Pickup will take place at Terra Running Company in downtown Cleveland on Wednesday, November 26th from 10am-6pm or race morning at Greenway Park from 7-7:45am, but please plan to pick up packets Wednesday if at all possible. PARKING The Thanksgiving Day 5k has moved to Greenway Park (located at 775 Raider Dr. NW Cleveland, TN 37312) to accommodate our massive crowds! Free parking is available at the Greenway Park, the Cleveland City Schools administration building next door, Cleveland High School, and the Ace Hardware (formerly Cooke's Food Store). Please carpool if possible. We had over 600 participants in 2025! COURSE The race will start at finish at Greenway Park in 2026! The course will be out and back southbound on the Greenway towards Willow Street. Strollers and dogs are welcome, but please plan to start in the back and be extra aware of the two way traffic on the Greenway. TIMING AND RESULTS The race will be professionally chip timed using Chronotrack b-tags. Results will be available online immediately at TerraRunning.com and on Athlinks. 1 mile is untimed. FOOD DRIVE We are proud to partner with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for our 2026 Food Drive. All food donated will stay in Bradley County. Please bring donations to packet pick up Wednesday or Greenway Park race morning, or click HERE to make a monetary donation.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cleveland, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot 2026 — Cleveland, TN?
10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot 2026 — Cleveland, TN takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Where is 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot 2026 — Cleveland, TN held?
10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot 2026 — Cleveland, TN is held at Greenway Park in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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