If you’re inspired to run, walk, or trot while your family and friends are visiting this holiday, check out these Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around Raleigh. 🦃
Thanksgiving turkey trots
🦃 Raleigh Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | 3510 Wade Ave. | $28+ | Trot along Ridgewood Shopping Center + Meredith College to raise money for the National MS Society.
🦃 Trophy Trot 5K | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 9 a.m. | 1251 Goode St., Raleigh | $35+ | Race proceeds go towards Healing Transitions, an org. that support homeless and underserved individuals with alcoholism and other drug addictions.
🦃 Skinny Turkey Run | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m. | 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh | $10+ | Choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or 1 mile walk, with options for kids.
🦃 Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | 2002 Grisdale Ln., Cary | $15+ | Join a mile walk, an 8K, or a kids dash.
🦃 Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | White Deer and Lake Benson Parks, Garner | $20+ | Run to help this Wake County dog shelter raise the funds to take in medical needs + hospice case dogs.
🦃 Turkey Chase | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 8:30 a.m. | William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh | $35+ | Run a 20K, 10K, 5K, or kids in strollers race while supporting community fitness org. Fit & Able Productions.
And for those itching to double knot those laces + train for next year’s marathon, read on for 14 running clubs across Raleigh for runners of every ability. But pace yourself. 👟
Running Clubs
Raleigh Brewing Run Club, 3709 Neil St. + 2036 Renaissance Park Pl., Cary
- Raleigh runs are on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
- Cary runs are on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
- Free to join + routes are 3-4 miles long.
Boss Run Club, 2425 Crabtree Blvd.
- March-November: Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
- November-March: Sundays at 12 p.m.
- Routes are 3-6 miles long — optional socializing + beers at Mordecai Beverage Company after.
The nOg Run Club, Trophy Brewing on Maywood, 656 Maywood Ave.
- Mondays at 6 p.m.
- Routes are 3-6-miles long.
- Stay after for food, beer, and trivia.
The Laboratory Rub Club, The Laboratory, 1614 Automotive Way
- Thursdays at 6 p.m.
- Routes are 3-6 miles long.
- Followed by community hangs + beverages on the patio
Triangle Turtles and Hares Running Club, locations vary
- Multiple run options throughout the week across the Triangle.
- Runs vary in length.
Crank Arm Brewing Rides, Runs, and Yoga, Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 W. Davie St.
- Multiple runs, bike rides, and group yoga sessions throughout the week.
- Routes are 3-5 miles long.
Raleigh Trail Runners, locations vary
- Meetups offered most days of the week.
- Runs vary in length.
- Bonus: Join this club to run in its Turkey Trot on Thurs., Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m.
East Street Run Club, Current Wellness, 219 S. East St.
- Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
- Routes are 3-4 miles long.
- Free beer after the run.
Saucer Run Club, 328 W. Morgan St.
- Mondays at 6 p.m.
- Typically a 3-mile loop, with 1-7 miles available.
- Enjoy $4 pints afterward.
Raleigh Galloway, locations vary
- Saturdays at 7 a.m.
- Runs vary in length.
- Half + marathon training
- $149 for new members, $99 for alumni
The Breakfast Club Runners, locations vary
- Several times a week.
- Weekly runs include long run + breakfast starting at The Morning Times every Saturday at 6:30 a.m.
- Runs vary in length.
Bull City Beer Runners, locations vary across Durham
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., plus various special runs
- Runs vary in length.
Bond Brothers Run Club, 202 E. Cedar St., Cary
- Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
- Routes are 3-5 miles long.
- Hang with beers and food trucks afterward.
Aversboro Run Club, Aversboro Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1411 Aversboro Rd., Garner
- Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
- Routes are 2-5 miles long.
Did we miss any? Let us know.