Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K

Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K takes place in the Shandon neighborhood of Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County, on Friday, November 27, 2026, with a 10:00 a.m. start. The 5K (3.1 miles) is run on a USA Track & Field certified course, the field is capped at 1,000 entrants, and proceeds support the Shandon Neighborhood Council, a nonprofit that works to promote this historic neighborhood.

A certified course is the detail that matters most here: if you are chasing a personal best or a qualifying-standard 5K time, the distance is measured to standard and your result will stand up. Sharpen with four to six weeks of running that includes one interval session a week, and go out at a pace you can hold for all 3.1 miles. The race is equally open to walkers and to runners of any age, and creative Thanksgiving turkey costumes are encouraged with prizes on offer. With a 1,000-entry cap, sign up early rather than deciding on the day.