Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Charleston, South Carolina
- Price $11.70 - $59.84
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Charleston! This beloved family event has been a cherished tradition for 48 years, bringing the community together to support local charities while having a blast. As the third largest Thanksgiving Day 5K in the United States, the race offers a vibrant atmosphere for participants of all ages, including a walkers with strollers category, making it a perfect outing for families.
Join us for an exciting day filled with festivities, starting with the Race Expo on November 26, where you can pick up your race packet and enjoy vendor discounts and giveaways. On race day, participants will gather at 8:30 AM to line up in their designated corrals, with the 5K run and walk beginning at 9:00 AM. After the race, stick around for a lively post-race celebration from 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM, featuring awards for the Kids Fun Run and a chance to connect with fellow runners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to burn off those Thanksgiving calories while making a positive impact in your community! Secure your spot early,
Join us for an exciting day filled with festivities, starting with the Race Expo on November 26, where you can pick up your race packet and enjoy vendor discounts and giveaways. On race day, participants will gather at 8:30 AM to line up in their designated corrals, with the 5K run and walk beginning at 9:00 AM. After the race, stick around for a lively post-race celebration from 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM, featuring awards for the Kids Fun Run and a chance to connect with fellow runners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to burn off those Thanksgiving calories while making a positive impact in your community! Secure your spot early,
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON NOVEMBER 27, 2025 TO BURN OFF YOUR THANKSGIVING CALORIES BEFORE YOU'VE EVEN CONSUMED 'EM!
The Turkey Day Runs mission is to raise money for local charities. The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble is a premiere charity event that has a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of families throughout the Charleston metropolitan area. A family tradition for 48 years, The Turkey Day Race brings together the community in a safe and family fun atmosphere. The event welcomes all people to participate as an athlete, volunteer, or spectator. The Charleston Turkey Day Run is the 3rd largest Thanksgiving day 5k in the US!
_REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE EVENT SELLS OUT. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!_
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP.
Please be sure to pickup your packet at the Expo the day before the race in Marion Square from 9am to 6pm. You may have someone else pickup your packet for you. You may also select to have your packet mailed to you for an additional $15. You must select this option during the registration process before November 1st.
Strollers are allowed! You must register for the Walkers with Strollers corral (orange). Sign up for this category during the registration process if you plan to walk with a stroller or pull behind wagon. This is the last corral in the start line. For the safety of all of our participants this will be enforced and a volunteer or officer will ask you to move back if you do enter a different corral.
RACE EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP
**RACE SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRATION**
The Race Expo will be Wednesday, November 26th from 9am 6pm. Packet pick-up is at the tent on the Northeast side of Marion Square, (337 Meeting St.). Be sure to visit our sponsors in the vendor village. All vendors will be offering discounts on merchandise, giveaways, swag items, raffles, samples and much more!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am 8:30am participants begin to lineup in designated corrals
8:30am - All participants must be in their designated color coded corral within the startline. (Signage will be placed throughout the startline to designate each corral.)
8:50am - National Anthem sung by the School of the Arts.
9:00am 5K Run & Walk wave start begins
9:15am 11:00am Post Race Celebration Begins 10:30am Kids Fun Run
_Awards to follow Kids Run_
The Turkey Day Runs mission is to raise money for local charities. The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble is a premiere charity event that has a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of families throughout the Charleston metropolitan area. A family tradition for 48 years, The Turkey Day Race brings together the community in a safe and family fun atmosphere. The event welcomes all people to participate as an athlete, volunteer, or spectator. The Charleston Turkey Day Run is the 3rd largest Thanksgiving day 5k in the US!
_REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE EVENT SELLS OUT. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!_
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP.
Please be sure to pickup your packet at the Expo the day before the race in Marion Square from 9am to 6pm. You may have someone else pickup your packet for you. You may also select to have your packet mailed to you for an additional $15. You must select this option during the registration process before November 1st.
Strollers are allowed! You must register for the Walkers with Strollers corral (orange). Sign up for this category during the registration process if you plan to walk with a stroller or pull behind wagon. This is the last corral in the start line. For the safety of all of our participants this will be enforced and a volunteer or officer will ask you to move back if you do enter a different corral.
RACE EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP
**RACE SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRATION**
The Race Expo will be Wednesday, November 26th from 9am 6pm. Packet pick-up is at the tent on the Northeast side of Marion Square, (337 Meeting St.). Be sure to visit our sponsors in the vendor village. All vendors will be offering discounts on merchandise, giveaways, swag items, raffles, samples and much more!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am 8:30am participants begin to lineup in designated corrals
8:30am - All participants must be in their designated color coded corral within the startline. (Signage will be placed throughout the startline to designate each corral.)
8:50am - National Anthem sung by the School of the Arts.
9:00am 5K Run & Walk wave start begins
9:15am 11:00am Post Race Celebration Begins 10:30am Kids Fun Run
_Awards to follow Kids Run_
Races
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5K Run and Walk
Incl. $4.84 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$59.84
*Race Shirt not guaranteed for Late Registration IMPORTANT! Due to the growing size of the Turkey Day Run (3rd largest in the US) there will no longer be Race Day packet pickup or registration. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.70 Fee & Kids Run T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (10:30AM EST)
$11.70
All kids will receive a Kids Run T-shirt and finisher medal! Please register early as we are limited to only 500 kids run participants. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.80
CLOSEDCan't make it on race day? Join us virtually. Be sure to register before the packet mail out deadline of Nov. 1st to be sure you receive your race shirt and bib!
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