Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K
- Date Fri 27th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Columbia, South Carolina
- Price $39.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 2026 Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K in Columbia, Richland! This exciting event takes place on Friday, November 27, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM. Join a vibrant community of over 1,200 participants as you run, walk, or trot through the scenic streets of the historic Shandon neighborhood. This festive race not only promotes health and wellness but also supports local nonprofits, with proceeds benefiting the Shandon Neighborhood Grant Program, which has already donated more than $12,000 to impactful community organizations.
Dress up in your most creative Thanksgiving attire for a chance to win prizes in the Turkey Burn Costume Contest, and enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere with friends, family, and neighbors. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely stroll, the Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K promises to be an unforgettable Black Friday tradition. Don't miss out—register today to secure your spot and be part of this joyful celebration!
Dress up in your most creative Thanksgiving attire for a chance to win prizes in the Turkey Burn Costume Contest, and enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere with friends, family, and neighbors. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely stroll, the Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K promises to be an unforgettable Black Friday tradition. Don't miss out—register today to secure your spot and be part of this joyful celebration!
Organiser's Description
THE SHANDON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2026 SHANDON TURKEY TROT & BURN 5K!
JOIN US ON BLACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2026, AT 10:00 AM FOR ONE OF COLUMBIA'S FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS. GATHER YOUR FLOCK AND KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A FUN, FESTIVE EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, RUNNERS, AND WALKERS FROM ACROSS THE MIDLANDS AND BEYOND!
THE SHANDON TURKEY TROT & BURN 5K HAS BECOME A BELOVED COMMUNITY TRADITION AND IS NOW THE LARGEST RACE IN SHANDON, GROWING TO MORE THAN 1,200 PARTICIPANTS LAST YEAR. WE ARE PROUD OF THAT GROWTH AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO BUILD THIS SPECIAL EVENT FOR YEARS TO COME.
EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY, THIS RACE GIVES BACK. PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE SHANDON NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. TO DATE, THE RACE HAS DONATED MORE THAN $12,000 TO LOCAL NONPROFITS, HELPING SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE LIVES.
MANAGED BY GRIT ENDURANCE, LLC, THIS RACE BENEFITS THE SHANDON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING ONE OF COLUMBIA'S MOST HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS. PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY A SCENIC RUN THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SHANDON ON A USA TRACK & FIELD CERTIFIED COURSE. THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH NEAR CRAFT AND DRAFT, WHERE WE'LL CELEBRATE WITH OUR AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING THE EVENT.
TURKEY BURN COSTUME CONTEST
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHOW OFF THEIR THANKSGIVING SPIRIT BY DRESSING IN THEIR MOST CREATIVE TURKEY BURN ATTIRE. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 10 MOST CREATIVE OUTFITS!
RACE INFORMATION
RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME.
STROLLERS AND LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME.
RACE IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDER
NO LATE TURKEYS! FOR SAFETY REASONS, PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE NOT PRESENT AT THE OFFICIAL START TIME WITH THEIR RACE BIB WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO START LATE. PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
SHIRT DEADLINE
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 3, 2026, TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE SHIRT. WE WILL ORDER ADDITIONAL SHIRTS, BUT AVAILABILITY AFTER THE DEADLINE IS NOT GUARANTEED. SHIRTS MUST BE PICKED UP AT PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY. WE ARE UNABLE TO HOLD OR MAIL SHIRTS AFTER THE EVENT.
REGISTER TODAY!
BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND FELLOW TURKEY TROTTERS FOR A MEMORABLE BLACK FRIDAY TRADITION. WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR A PERSONAL BEST, ENJOYING A LEISURELY WALK, OR SIMPLY CELEBRATING THE SEASON WITH YOUR COMMUNITY, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THE 2026 SHANDON TURKEY TROT & BURN 5K!
GET REGISTERED, GRAB YOUR FLOCK, AND LET'S TROT & BURN!
JOIN US ON BLACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2026, AT 10:00 AM FOR ONE OF COLUMBIA'S FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS. GATHER YOUR FLOCK AND KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A FUN, FESTIVE EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, RUNNERS, AND WALKERS FROM ACROSS THE MIDLANDS AND BEYOND!
THE SHANDON TURKEY TROT & BURN 5K HAS BECOME A BELOVED COMMUNITY TRADITION AND IS NOW THE LARGEST RACE IN SHANDON, GROWING TO MORE THAN 1,200 PARTICIPANTS LAST YEAR. WE ARE PROUD OF THAT GROWTH AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO BUILD THIS SPECIAL EVENT FOR YEARS TO COME.
EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY, THIS RACE GIVES BACK. PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE SHANDON NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MAKING A MEANINGFUL IMPACT THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. TO DATE, THE RACE HAS DONATED MORE THAN $12,000 TO LOCAL NONPROFITS, HELPING SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE LIVES.
MANAGED BY GRIT ENDURANCE, LLC, THIS RACE BENEFITS THE SHANDON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING ONE OF COLUMBIA'S MOST HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS. PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY A SCENIC RUN THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SHANDON ON A USA TRACK & FIELD CERTIFIED COURSE. THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH NEAR CRAFT AND DRAFT, WHERE WE'LL CELEBRATE WITH OUR AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING THE EVENT.
TURKEY BURN COSTUME CONTEST
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHOW OFF THEIR THANKSGIVING SPIRIT BY DRESSING IN THEIR MOST CREATIVE TURKEY BURN ATTIRE. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 10 MOST CREATIVE OUTFITS!
RACE INFORMATION
RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME.
STROLLERS AND LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME.
RACE IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDER
NO LATE TURKEYS! FOR SAFETY REASONS, PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE NOT PRESENT AT THE OFFICIAL START TIME WITH THEIR RACE BIB WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO START LATE. PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
SHIRT DEADLINE
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 3, 2026, TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE SHIRT. WE WILL ORDER ADDITIONAL SHIRTS, BUT AVAILABILITY AFTER THE DEADLINE IS NOT GUARANTEED. SHIRTS MUST BE PICKED UP AT PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY. WE ARE UNABLE TO HOLD OR MAIL SHIRTS AFTER THE EVENT.
REGISTER TODAY!
BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND FELLOW TURKEY TROTTERS FOR A MEMORABLE BLACK FRIDAY TRADITION. WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR A PERSONAL BEST, ENJOYING A LEISURELY WALK, OR SIMPLY CELEBRATING THE SEASON WITH YOUR COMMUNITY, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THE 2026 SHANDON TURKEY TROT & BURN 5K!
GET REGISTERED, GRAB YOUR FLOCK, AND LET'S TROT & BURN!
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Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 27th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$39.00
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