To create opportunities for active living and healthy eating for everyone, centered around Spartanburg County.
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United Community Bank Turkey Day 8K
Thursday,
Nov. 26, 2026
7:00am
22nd Annual Turkey Day 8K
Join us for the 22nd Annual Turkey Day 8K, a community run/walk on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Spartanburg. Since 2005, this event has become a tradition that encourages residents and visitors to balance healthy lifestyles with holiday festivities!
Registration Opening Soon
Race Details
When
Thursday, November 26, 2026
7:00am
Where
Route subject to change due to construction in the downtown area - check back before race day for updated start/finish locations!
Socks
The first 75 men and 75 women to cross the finish line win the coveted Turkey Day socks!
Cost
$20 donation to benefit local healthy eating and active living initiatives, plus a healthy canned good donation to benefit TOTAL Ministries.
Family Ticketing Options Available - $35 for one adult and unlimited children under 18, $60 for two adults and unlimited children under 18.
Sponsorships are available - reach out to learn more.
Route
The route takes runners around several downtown Spartanburg neighborhoods.
Water & bananas will be available for participants at the finish line.
Merch
Long Sleeve Shirts - $25
Turkey Day Running/Walking Teams
To create a team:
- Recruit 4 or more other friends/ family/coworkers for a minimum of 5 members. Next, submit your team information by email to cbrown@palspartanburg.org.
- The PAL team will then add your team's name to the registration page (within one business day).
- Finally, when you register for the race, there will be an option to choose your team! Be sure your team members select your team's name when signing up.
Most importantly, have fun with it! Matching outfits, shoes, hats? Go crazy! We can't wait to see your team. Happy walking and running!
Sponsors
The 22nd Annual Turkey Day 8K is generously sponsored by:
living healthy in spartanburg
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