TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run

17th Annual TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run

Presented by Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas

The Turkey Day Run benefits TreesUpstate, a nonprofit that plants, promotes, and protects trees in 5 counties throughout the Upstate!

Run for the trees! Race Registration Includes a long-sleeve shirt

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TreesUpstateTurkeyDay

Thanksgiving Day | Events & Start Times

• Date: Thursday 11/27/2025
• 8k RUN Corrals: Start @ 8am
• 5k Fun Run & Walk Corrals: Start @ 8:30am

Costume Contest Sponsored by Fleet Feet Greenville

• To enter: Take a photo with your bib and post it to Instagram, tag @FleetFeetGreenville and @TreesUpstateTurkeyDay
• Winners get great swag from Fleet Feet Sports of Greenville!

Course Maps & Turns

Click Here for the draft of the 2025 courses. This is pending approval. All race courses are subject to change as a result of natural disasters and unforeseen circumstances.

Please note: The construction under the Church St overpass will not impact our race courses on Thanksgiving Day.

E-Packet

Click here for the 2025 Race Packet

Packet Pick-Up | Registration

• Monday, November 24th & Tuesday, November 25th: Fleet Feet Sports Greenville, 635 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605 | 10am - 6pm
• A special thanks to Fleet Feet: For supporting this race every year since 2009!
• Wednesday, November 26th, and Thursday, November 27th: Yee-Haw Brewing Company
• Registration: Online Registration will be open until the race starts.

Overall Awards

Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place female and male finishers in the 8k and 5k will be based on gun time.

8k Cash Awards: $100, $75, $50 | 5k Cash Awards: $75, $50, $35

Age Group Awards

Age Group Awards for the top 3 finishers in each age group will be based on chip time.

Award Pick-Up Address

All awards will be available for in-store pick-up at Fleet Feet Sports Greenville, 635 Augusta St., Greenville, SC 29605. Starting November 28th, during regular store hours. Check their website for hours.

Age Groups

9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

2025 Race Shirt

We're using the same shirt type as the 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 race shirts. See Design Here. Long sleeve and a super soft blend: SHIRTS RUN SMALL - ORDER A SIZE UP.

FREE TREES

TreesUpstate Energy-Saving Trees, presented by Duke Energy - There will be a limited number of trees available on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pick-up. Learn more about this program.

Parking - Free in City of GVL Garages on Thanksgiving Day

We strongly recommend you have a parking plan for Thanksgiving Morning. Look at course maps and road closures to help you make your plan. The best parking maps and info are here.

FAQ's

• Does this race benefit a nonprofit? Yes, it benefits TreesUpstate. Thanks for running with us!
• What is TreesUpstate? A 501(c)(3) non-profit that plants, promotes, and protects trees in the Upstate region. Race registration fees support our work.
• Will there be an awards ceremony? Yes, for the top three overall finishers.
• Can I bring my dog? Friendly dogs on leashes are allowed, but must stay away from people who look like they don’t like dogs.