Running of the Turkeys - York
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Event details
The 16th Annual Running of the Turkeys is a Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk/stroller jog held in York, SC on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event is hosted by First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist Churches and uses downtown York as its course area. The event was founded in 2010 by local runners and church members to create a family-oriented Thanksgiving run and to provide a way for participants to support local charities.
Registration and charity information
The single event listed is a 5K run/walk for all ages. The listed entry fee is $30, with the price increasing after November 2, 2025. Shirts are only guaranteed for participants who register by November 2. Packet pick up offers a chance to drop off nonperishable food donations on Wednesday, November 26 or on the morning of the event. Proceeds and donations will go to People Attempting to Help (PATH), the Grace and Mercy Soup Kitchen of Wesley United Methodist Church, and the YSD1 Education Foundation. PATH operates a food pantry, a thrift store, and provides emergency aid for those in crisis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.