Nashville Turkey Trot 10 Mile
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Nashville Turkey Trot, Nashville TN : Nov 26, 2026
The Nashville Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving running event held in Nashville, Tennessee. The event is in its tenth year and offers timed and untimed options on courses run entirely on paved road or trail. The event is chip timed for individual official results and also features a kids dash.
Distances:
- 10 Mile
- 5K
- Kids dash
Finish line amenities include a commemorative finisher medal for all finishers and local McGaugh's Donuts. Water stations on course provide water; there is no on-site gear check. Time limits are published for each distance, including a 10 Mile course limit of 2 hours 20 minutes and a 5K limit of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Participant options include mailed packet delivery for a fee, pre-event packet pick-up, or limited event-morning pick-up. Virtual participation is available with separate packet mailing and result submission procedures. Registration transfers, deferrals, and shirt size or bib transfers are allowed within specified deadlines and fees.
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall in chip-timed categories; kids receive a finisher award. The event supports Special Olympics Tennessee and submits results to the nationwide Thankful Turkey national leaderboard. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
