The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk

The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk is held in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County, on November 26, 2026. You can choose between a 5-mile run starting at 9:00 a.m., a 2-mile run/walk at 9:20 a.m., and a kids' half-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. The course passes through downtown Rochester and across the University of Rochester campus. Awards are given in elite, experienced-runner and age-group categories, and a virtual option lets online registrants receive a race shirt without being on site.

This is a road event suited to all ages, with pre-race activities and the kids' run adding a festive, community feel to the holiday morning. The 5-mile distance is a nice step up from a 5K for runners who want a slightly longer, competitive effort, while the 2-mile run/walk works well for families and beginners. If you are targeting the 5-miler, four to six weeks of steady running with a weekly longer run of five to six miles will have you ready to race comfortably.