10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Cleveland, Tennessee
- Price $17.76 - $28.44
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities at the 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Cleveland, Bradley! This exciting event offers two race distances: a 5K starting at 8 AM and a fun 1-mile run/walk at 8:15 AM, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. As a special treat, the first 600 registrants will receive a limited edition 2026 Turkey Trot beanie hat, and the first 400 will also enjoy a classic sealed envelope giveaway filled with surprises ranging from shoes to t-shirts!
The race will take place at Greenway Park, with ample free parking available nearby. Enjoy a scenic course that runs out and back on the Greenway, welcoming strollers and dogs. Plus, this year, the event is partnering with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for a food drive, encouraging participants to bring non-perishable food donations. With a professionally timed 5K and an untimed fun run, this celebration of community and gratitude is sure to be a highlight of your Thanksgiving. Don’t miss out on the fun, camaraderie, and great prizes—register today to secure your spot!
The race will take place at Greenway Park, with ample free parking available nearby. Enjoy a scenic course that runs out and back on the Greenway, welcoming strollers and dogs. Plus, this year, the event is partnering with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for a food drive, encouraging participants to bring non-perishable food donations. With a professionally timed 5K and an untimed fun run, this celebration of community and gratitude is sure to be a highlight of your Thanksgiving. Don’t miss out on the fun, camaraderie, and great prizes—register today to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Thanksgiving the Cleveland way at the 10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot!
GIVEAWAY
The first 600 participants who registered will get a 2026 Turkey Trot BEANIE HAT. The first 400 to register will also get a favorite tradition classic sealed envelope! Bring your sealed envelope back to Terra Running Company between Friday, November 27-Sunday November 29 for a Terra employee to open. Every envelope is a winner! You could win shoes, t-shirts, stickers, coffee, hats, and other great merch! If you registered after we ran out of hats or envelopes, that will be indicated on your registration form. If there are extra hats after the race, you are welcome to come to the store during the weekend to pick one up.
SCHEDULE
5k start: 8am
1 mile start: 8:15 am
REGISTRATION
1 mile fun run/walk (untimed): $15 until 3/31, $20 until 11/13, $25 until race day
5k: $25 until 3/31, $30 until 11/13, $35 until race day
Online registration will remain open until 7:45 SHARP race morning.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will take place at Terra Running Company in downtown Cleveland on Wednesday, November 26th from 10am-6pm or race morning at Greenway Park from 7-7:45am, but please plan to pick up packets Wednesday if at all possible.
PARKING
The Thanksgiving Day 5k has moved to Greenway Park (located at 775 Raider Dr. NW Cleveland, TN 37312) to accommodate our massive crowds! Free parking is available at the Greenway Park, the Cleveland City Schools administration building next door, Cleveland High School, and the Ace Hardware (formerly Cooke's Food Store). Please carpool if possible. We had over 600 participants in 2025!
COURSE
The race will start at finish at Greenway Park in 2026! The course will be out and back southbound on the Greenway towards Willow Street. Strollers and dogs are welcome, but please plan to start in the back and be extra aware of the two way traffic on the Greenway.
TIMING AND RESULTS
The race will be professionally chip timed using Chronotrack b-tags. Results will be available online immediately at TerraRunning.com and on Athlinks. 1 mile is untimed.
FOOD DRIVE
We are proud to partner with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for our 2026 Food Drive. All food donated will stay in Bradley County. Please bring donations to packet pick up Wednesday or Greenway Park race morning, or click HERE to make a monetary donation.
GIVEAWAY
The first 600 participants who registered will get a 2026 Turkey Trot BEANIE HAT. The first 400 to register will also get a favorite tradition classic sealed envelope! Bring your sealed envelope back to Terra Running Company between Friday, November 27-Sunday November 29 for a Terra employee to open. Every envelope is a winner! You could win shoes, t-shirts, stickers, coffee, hats, and other great merch! If you registered after we ran out of hats or envelopes, that will be indicated on your registration form. If there are extra hats after the race, you are welcome to come to the store during the weekend to pick one up.
SCHEDULE
5k start: 8am
1 mile start: 8:15 am
REGISTRATION
1 mile fun run/walk (untimed): $15 until 3/31, $20 until 11/13, $25 until race day
5k: $25 until 3/31, $30 until 11/13, $35 until race day
Online registration will remain open until 7:45 SHARP race morning.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will take place at Terra Running Company in downtown Cleveland on Wednesday, November 26th from 10am-6pm or race morning at Greenway Park from 7-7:45am, but please plan to pick up packets Wednesday if at all possible.
PARKING
The Thanksgiving Day 5k has moved to Greenway Park (located at 775 Raider Dr. NW Cleveland, TN 37312) to accommodate our massive crowds! Free parking is available at the Greenway Park, the Cleveland City Schools administration building next door, Cleveland High School, and the Ace Hardware (formerly Cooke's Food Store). Please carpool if possible. We had over 600 participants in 2025!
COURSE
The race will start at finish at Greenway Park in 2026! The course will be out and back southbound on the Greenway towards Willow Street. Strollers and dogs are welcome, but please plan to start in the back and be extra aware of the two way traffic on the Greenway.
TIMING AND RESULTS
The race will be professionally chip timed using Chronotrack b-tags. Results will be available online immediately at TerraRunning.com and on Athlinks. 1 mile is untimed.
FOOD DRIVE
We are proud to partner with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for our 2026 Food Drive. All food donated will stay in Bradley County. Please bring donations to packet pick up Wednesday or Greenway Park race morning, or click HERE to make a monetary donation.
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