When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
Marion Square, Meeting Street, Charleston SC
Distance
5K
About this race
THE 49TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY RUN AND GOBBLE WOBBLE
Join us on November 26, 2026 to burn off your Thanksgiving calories before you've even consumed 'em!
The Turkey Day Run’s mission is to raise money for local charities. The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble is a premiere charity event that has a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of families throughout the Charleston metropolitan area. A family tradition for 49 years, The Turkey Day Race brings together the community in a safe and family fun atmosphere. The event welcomes all people to participate as an athlete, volunteer, or spectator. The Charleston Turkey Day Run is the 3rd largest Thanksgiving day 5k in the US!
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration: Registration will remain open until the event sells out. Register early to secure your spot!
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP.
Packet Pickup: Please be sure to pickup your packet at the Expo the day before the race in Marion Square from 9am to 6pm. You may have someone else pickup your packet for you. You may also select to have your packet mailed to you for an additional $15. You must select this option during the registration process before November 1st.
STROLLER POLICY
Strollers: Strollers are allowed! You must register for the Walkers with Strollers corral (orange). Sign up for this category during the registration process if you plan to walk with a stroller or pull behind wagon. This is the last corral in the start line. For the safety of all of our participants this will be enforced and a volunteer or officer will ask you to move back if you do enter a different corral.
RACE EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP
Race Shirt NOT guaranteed for Late Registration
Expo Date: The Race Expo will be Wednesday, November 25th from 9am – 6pm.
Location: Packet pick-up is at the tent on the Northeast side of Marion Square, (337 Meeting St.). Be sure to visit our sponsors in the vendor village. All vendors will be offering discounts on merchandise, giveaways, swag items, raffles, samples and much more!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:00am – 8:30am: Participants begin to lineup in designated corrals.
- 8:30am: All participants must be in their designated color-coded corral within the startline.
- 8:50am: National Anthem sung by the School of the Arts.
- 9:00am: 5K Run & Walk wave start begins.
Post Race Celebration: 9:15am – 11:00am. Kids Fun Run at 10:30am. Awards to follow Kids Run.
MORE INFORMATION
For more details, visit the official race page: Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K.
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