Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot - Saint Leonar

Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot - Saint Leonard takes place in St. Leonard, Maryland, on November 26, 2026, at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum in Calvert County. The single 5K (3.1 miles) starts early, at 7:00 a.m. This family-friendly Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving tradition since 2012 and welcomes experienced runners as well as anyone simply looking for a festive morning outdoors.

A 7:00 a.m. start is earlier than most holiday races, so set your alarm accordingly, eat something light and familiar, and arrive with enough time to park and warm up in the dark or half-light. A park setting suggests paths rather than a downtown road loop, so run by effort and enjoy the surroundings. Competitive runners can treat it as a hard 5K to open the day; families and walkers will find the distance easy to share. Six to eight weeks of three easy runs per week, one of them extended to 30 minutes, is enough preparation for a first 5K. Bring a warm layer for the finish.