United Community Bank Turkey Day 8K

Thursday,
Nov. 27, 2025
7:30am

21st Annual Turkey Day 8K

Join us for the 21st Annual United Community Bank 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!

New for 2025! Run for a Reason

Every Turkey Day 8K registration already supports PAL’s work in the community - from local food access programs to trails and greenways that keep Spartanburg active. But this year, you can go even further.

When you register, you’ll be invited to join our Run for a Reason fundraising challenge. It’s simple: sign up, get your own personal fundraising page, and share it with friends and family. Every extra dollar you raise helps more families access fresh, healthy food and makes an even bigger difference right here at home.

And because a little friendly competition makes it fun - the runner who raises the most money will win a special prize (plus bragging rights as our top community champion).

Register and Purchase t-shirts

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Run for a reason

start your own campaign

Race Details

When

Thursday, November 27, 2025

7:30am

Where

The race starts and finishes at the Love Where You Live Mural in downtown Spartanburg, SC.

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.

Route Map (subject to change)

Merch

Long Sleeve Shirts - $25

A limited number of Turkey Day shirts will be available for purchase on site, or pre-race at the PAL office during these times:

Mon., Nov. 24: 4-6pm
Tues., Nov. 25: 11:30am-1:30pm
Wed., Nov. 26: 10am-12pm

Turkey Day Running/Walking Teams are back!

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!

United Community Bank Turkey Day 8K

Thursday,
Nov. 27, 2025
7:30am

Love Where
You Live
Mural

Register

21st Annual Turkey Day 8K