Music City Turkey Trot - 5K Run/Walk

Music City Turkey Trot - 5K Run/Walk takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) and a 1-mile option both start at 8:00 a.m. The event is open to all ages and abilities and is designed with families in mind: jogging strollers and leashed dogs are allowed, with safety guidelines in place for anyone bringing either. Proceeds go toward supporting people in need across Middle Tennessee.

Choose the 5K if you want a timed run before the meal and the 1-mile if you are walking with kids, a dog, or relatives who are just along for the morning. A first-time runner can prepare in six weeks with three short runs a week, while regulars can use it as a sharp, low-stakes effort at the end of the fall season. If you run with a stroller or a dog, seed yourself toward the back at the start and give others room in the first few hundred yards.