TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration of fitness and community at the 17th Annual TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! This exciting event features two race distances: an 8K run starting at 8 AM and a 5K fun run and walk kicking off at 8:30 AM. Participants will not only enjoy a scenic course but also have the chance to sport their most creative Thanksgiving costumes for a chance to win fun prizes!
The Turkey Day Run benefits TreesUpstate, a nonprofit dedicated to planting and protecting trees across the Upstate region. Every step you take supports a greener tomorrow! Registration includes a stylish long-sleeve shirt, and participants can also look forward to awards for top finishers in both race lengths. Plus, there will be free energy-saving trees available during packet pick-up while supplies last! Join the fun and run for the trees this Thanksgiving!
The Turkey Day Run benefits TreesUpstate, a nonprofit dedicated to planting and protecting trees across the Upstate region. Every step you take supports a greener tomorrow! Registration includes a stylish long-sleeve shirt, and participants can also look forward to awards for top finishers in both race lengths. Plus, there will be free energy-saving trees available during packet pick-up while supplies last! Join the fun and run for the trees this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
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 [https://www.instagram.com/treesupstateturkeyday/] AND FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/TreesUpstateTurkeyDay/] @TREESUPSTATETURKEYDAY
THANKSGIVING DAY | EVENTS & START TIMES
THURSDAY 11/27/2025 | 8K RUN CORRALS START @ 8AM
THURSDAY 11/27/2025 | 5K FUN RUN & WALK CORRALS START @ 8:30AM
COSTUME CONTEST SPONSORED BY FLEET FEET GREENVILLE
TO ENTER THE CONTEST, take a photo with your bib and post it to Instagram, tag @FLEETFEETGREENVILLE AND @TREESUPSTATETURKEYDAY
One of our favorite things about this race is the costumes! We love seeing all of the pilgrims, turkeys, and creative fall motifs. Winners get great swag from Fleet Feet Sports of Greenville.
COURSE MAPS & TURNS
Click Here [https://treesupstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-Course-Maps-and-Turns-21.pdf.pdf] 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: AS OF NOW, THE CONSTRUCTION UNDER THE CHURCH ST OVERPASS WILL NOT IMPACT OUR RACE COURSES ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
E-PACKET
Click here [https://treesupstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TreesUpstate-Turkey-Day-8K.pdf] for the 2025 Race Packet
PACKET PICK-UP | REGISTRATION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH FLEET FEET SPORTS GREENVILLE
* 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
* Yee-Haw Brewing, 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville, SC 29601
* Wednesday, November 26th | 10 am - 6 pm
* Race Day Thursday, November 27th | 6:30 am - Race Start
REGISTRATION
* Online Registration will be open until the race starts.
* All events are $30 until 9/1, $35 until 11/1, and then $40.
* In-person registration is available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during packet pick-up and Thursday morning until the race starts at 8 am.
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. Podium Awards Ceremony as soon as the top 3 are in.
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. The age division award is a Turkey Day Run elite Boco Running Hat. _ _
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 [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/greenville?srsltid=AfmBOooNJlofujWZnrLkE-WUoGnZ5Sc4DURc0qCB4JZj_xbJUMHUxlr3] 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 [https://treesupstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/shirt-tdr.png]. Adult shirts are long sleeve and a super soft blend. Based on runner feedback, THE SHIRTS RUN SMALL - ORDER A SIZE UP. You can find a fit guide by clicking here. [https://www.omniapparatech.com/fit_guide]
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. This giveaway is while supplies last. Learn more [https://www.treesupstate.org/freetrees/] 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 [https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/travel-info/getting-around/downtown-parking/]. Please note: there are private parking garages, and they are not free. Only City of Greenville Garages.
FAQ'S
DOES THIS RACE BENEFIT A NONPROFIT? Yes, it benefits TreesUpstate. Thanks for running with us!
WHAT IS TREESUPSTATE? Founded by concerned citizens in 2005, TreesUpstate is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that plants, promotes, and protects trees in the Upstate region. Race registration fees support our work. See what the Turkey Day Run helped us accomplish in 2024; check out our annual report. [https://treesupstate.org/annual-report/]
WILL THERE BE AN AWARDS CEREMONY? There will be a podium awards ceremony for the top three overall finishers as soon as they come in. There is no formal ceremony for age-group awards. All age-group winners will receive a BOCO elite running hat, which can be picked up at Fleet Feet starting Friday, 11/28, during regular business hours. Check their website [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/greenville/] for store hours.
CAN I BRING MY DOG? If you bring your FRIENDLY dog, they need to be on a leash. Please start in the back, and stay away from people who look like they don't like dogs. Give people and other animals space. Bring a bag in case your dog uses the restroom along the way. Dogs aggressive towards other dogs are NOT allowed.
CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES? Doesn't bother us. Stay safe out there.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY CHILD WHO WILL BE RIDING IN A STROLLER OR A RUNNING JOGGER? No.
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 [https://www.instagram.com/treesupstateturkeyday/] AND FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/TreesUpstateTurkeyDay/] @TREESUPSTATETURKEYDAY
THANKSGIVING DAY | EVENTS & START TIMES
THURSDAY 11/27/2025 | 8K RUN CORRALS START @ 8AM
THURSDAY 11/27/2025 | 5K FUN RUN & WALK CORRALS START @ 8:30AM
COSTUME CONTEST SPONSORED BY FLEET FEET GREENVILLE
TO ENTER THE CONTEST, take a photo with your bib and post it to Instagram, tag @FLEETFEETGREENVILLE AND @TREESUPSTATETURKEYDAY
One of our favorite things about this race is the costumes! We love seeing all of the pilgrims, turkeys, and creative fall motifs. Winners get great swag from Fleet Feet Sports of Greenville.
COURSE MAPS & TURNS
Click Here [https://treesupstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-Course-Maps-and-Turns-21.pdf.pdf] 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: AS OF NOW, THE CONSTRUCTION UNDER THE CHURCH ST OVERPASS WILL NOT IMPACT OUR RACE COURSES ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
E-PACKET
Click here [https://treesupstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TreesUpstate-Turkey-Day-8K.pdf] for the 2025 Race Packet
PACKET PICK-UP | REGISTRATION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH FLEET FEET SPORTS GREENVILLE
* 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
* Yee-Haw Brewing, 307 E. McBee Ave., Greenville, SC 29601
* Wednesday, November 26th | 10 am - 6 pm
* Race Day Thursday, November 27th | 6:30 am - Race Start
REGISTRATION
* Online Registration will be open until the race starts.
* All events are $30 until 9/1, $35 until 11/1, and then $40.
* In-person registration is available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during packet pick-up and Thursday morning until the race starts at 8 am.
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. Podium Awards Ceremony as soon as the top 3 are in.
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. The age division award is a Turkey Day Run elite Boco Running Hat. _ _
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 [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/greenville?srsltid=AfmBOooNJlofujWZnrLkE-WUoGnZ5Sc4DURc0qCB4JZj_xbJUMHUxlr3] 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 [https://treesupstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/shirt-tdr.png]. Adult shirts are long sleeve and a super soft blend. Based on runner feedback, THE SHIRTS RUN SMALL - ORDER A SIZE UP. You can find a fit guide by clicking here. [https://www.omniapparatech.com/fit_guide]
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. This giveaway is while supplies last. Learn more [https://www.treesupstate.org/freetrees/] 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 [https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/travel-info/getting-around/downtown-parking/]. Please note: there are private parking garages, and they are not free. Only City of Greenville Garages.
FAQ'S
DOES THIS RACE BENEFIT A NONPROFIT? Yes, it benefits TreesUpstate. Thanks for running with us!
WHAT IS TREESUPSTATE? Founded by concerned citizens in 2005, TreesUpstate is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that plants, promotes, and protects trees in the Upstate region. Race registration fees support our work. See what the Turkey Day Run helped us accomplish in 2024; check out our annual report. [https://treesupstate.org/annual-report/]
WILL THERE BE AN AWARDS CEREMONY? There will be a podium awards ceremony for the top three overall finishers as soon as they come in. There is no formal ceremony for age-group awards. All age-group winners will receive a BOCO elite running hat, which can be picked up at Fleet Feet starting Friday, 11/28, during regular business hours. Check their website [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/greenville/] for store hours.
CAN I BRING MY DOG? If you bring your FRIENDLY dog, they need to be on a leash. Please start in the back, and stay away from people who look like they don't like dogs. Give people and other animals space. Bring a bag in case your dog uses the restroom along the way. Dogs aggressive towards other dogs are NOT allowed.
CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES? Doesn't bother us. Stay safe out there.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY CHILD WHO WILL BE RIDING IN A STROLLER OR A RUNNING JOGGER? No.
Races
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8k RUN
Incl. $3.40 Fee & SELECT: Adult Unisex, Women's, Youth
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
CLOSED -
5k Fun Run & Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & SELECT: Adult, Women's or Youth
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$43.40
CLOSED
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