Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful

Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful takes place in Greenwood, South Carolina, on November 26, 2026, with an 8:00 a.m. start on Thanksgiving morning. The single 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) winds through the Gatewood neighborhood on a scenic course with fall views and quiet ponds. It is open to all ages and abilities, offers prizes in several categories, and is followed by post-race refreshments. The event supports local charities while bringing the community together through running.

A neighborhood course like this one usually means residential streets with gentle changes in grade rather than serious hills, so it is a good setting for a steady, evenly paced 5K. If you are competing for one of the category prizes, warm up before the 8:00 a.m. start and keep the first half mile under control. Runners mid-winter-training can use it as a tempo run; families and walkers can enjoy the scenery at their own pace. Six to eight weeks of three easy runs per week, building one to 30 minutes, prepares a first-timer well. Bring a layer for the cool start.