Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots takes place in Greenville, North Carolina, on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. The event is a 5K run/walk starting at 8:00 a.m., held on a certified course with electronic timing. It is organized by Fleet Feet of Greenville on behalf of the Beau's Buddies Cancer Fund, and proceeds stay local to support families in eastern North Carolina who are dealing with cancer.

A certified, chip-timed 5K is exactly what you want if you are after an official personal best, so this is a good place to cash in a fall of consistent training: a week of reduced volume beforehand, a two-mile warm-up with a few strides, and an even-paced effort will serve you well. It is equally suited to walkers and families who want to support the cause without racing. If you are building toward it from scratch, start six to eight weeks out with three short runs a week and add a few minutes to one of them each week.