The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Feast Thanksgiving Day Kid's Half Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | Free | – |
| The Feast Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Run | 8K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $38.50$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| The Feast Thanksgiving Day 2-Mile Run/Walk | Other | Nov 26, 20269:20 AM | $38.50$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| The Feast Thanksgiving Day Virtual Run/WalkVirtual | Other | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 8K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Feast Thanksgiving Day Kid's Half Mile Fun Run: Free until Nov 26.
- The Feast Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Run and The Feast Thanksgiving Day 2-Mile Run/Walk: $38.50 until Sep 30, then $40 until Oct 31, then $42.50 until Nov 8, then $45 until Nov 15, then $47.50 until Nov 25, then $50 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38.50, entry is about 10 percent above a typical 8K in New York, which costs $35 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the The Feast Thanksgiving Day Kid's Half Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Exchange Blvd,, Rochester, NY 14614
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)The Feast Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Run
The Feast Thanksgiving Day 2-Mile Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (HourGlass Works) for The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk?
At the 2025 The Feast Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 34:59 or better, the top quarter in 39:25, and half the field in 46:09; the last tenth came in after 1:01:19.
At the 2025 The Feast Thanksgiving Day 2-Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 16:33 or better, the top quarter in 19:42, and half the field in 24:05; the last tenth came in after 38:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:03 | 31:04 |
| 20-29 | 38:26 | 33:04 |
| 30-39 | 35:13 | 28:15 |
| 40-49 | 39:14 | 32:05 |
| 50-59 | 41:54 | 36:41 |
| 60-69 | 46:23 | 43:25 |
| 70+ | n/a | 51:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 13 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk 8K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 368 to 348 finishers, and the median time rose from 45:25 to 46:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 348 (+22%) | 46:09 | under 34:59 | 25:41 |
| 2024 | 285 (-14%) | 46:11 | under 35:03 | 28:26 |
| 2023 | 333 (+2%) | 44:49 | under 35:06 | 25:54 |
| 2022 | 325 (-12%) | 46:01 | under 36:31 | 25:19 |
| 2021 | 368 | 45:25 | under 36:35 | 25:29 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New York 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 39:25, against 42:54 in a typical New York 8K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 35% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 52°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 100 Exchange Blvd,, Rochester, NY 14614Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 510 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Tech Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $38.50, entry is about 10 percent above a typical 8K in New York, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 348 runners finished the The Feast Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Run; the median finish was 46:09 and the winner ran 25:41.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 39:25, against 42:54 in a typical New York 8K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Exchange Blvd,, Rochester, NY 14614.
From the organizers
Before you dive into that delicious Thanksgiving feast, hit the streets for a fantastic 2 or 5-mile run!
Starting at the iconic Blue Cross Arena, you'll dash through downtown Rochester on an out-and-back course that's famously flat, fabulously fast, and fun for every member of the family. Cruise towards the University of Rochester campus and zoom back to glory! We've got awesome prizes for our speediest overall champs, top master runners, and age group stars! Are you unable to make it to the race but still want to be part of the fun? Register for the virtual option, and we'll send you your race shirt.
Members of The Medved Endurance Project receive $5.00 off the entry fee.