Turkey Trots in South Carolina

Quick answers

When are turkey trots in South Carolina in 2026?

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. 20 of the 27 turkey trots listed here are on the holiday itself. 6 run in the weeks before and 1 runs over the holiday weekend.

How much does a turkey trot cost in South Carolina?

Most charge between $19 and $35 for their current entry tier, with a typical fee of $28 before processing fees. 6 are free to enter. Many raise prices as Thanksgiving gets closer.

What distances do turkey trots offer?

Of the 27 races, 27 include a 5K, 2 a one-mile run, and 11 a kids race. Walkers are welcome at most of them.

What is the biggest turkey trot in South Carolina?

Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K in Charleston, with 8,024 finishers across its events in 2025.

What is the weather like for turkey trots in South Carolina?

Based on five years of weather at these races, Thanksgiving week typically runs from about 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 15 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.

Do turkey trots sell out?

Some do. At 3 races here, last year's field reached at least 85 percent of this year's participant cap, including Fleet Feet Huffin' For The Stuffin' 5k, Hilton Head Turkey Trot, Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition. Register early for those.