Running of the Turkeys 2026 — Greensboro, NC

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Greensboro, NC
Venue
3802 Jaycee Park Drive
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $48.00
Events
5K Run/Walk (Timed), Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed), Virtual 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Running of the Turkeys is everyone's favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition!! ALL registered participants get a cool turkey swag item! Registration for the timed 5K includes an awesome blend long sleeve shirt. This event is fun for the whole family! Events include the timed 5K and the untimed Family Fun Walk/Run (2 miles). Strollers are welcome and so are leashed pets! Registration is required to participate for all humans 7 and up. BONUS SAVINGS for recruiting your family and friends. Form or create a team with registration. When your team is 4 or more the group gets a $20 refund! (Each team member receives a $5 refund!) And every additional team member saves $5 off current registration pricing. BONUS: Prize to the largest team!

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Running of the Turkeys 2026 — Greensboro, NC

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Greensboro, NC. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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