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| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | 9:30 AM | $35.00 | Pace band → |
| Kids Run | 100 Yards | 9:00 AM | $20.00 |
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About this race
6TH ANNUAL
Foothills Area YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Dash
5K
Run before the feast
🍂🥧🦃
Thu, Nov 26
2026
9:30 AM
start
Downtown Walhalla
Walhalla, SC
Thanksgiving morning in downtown Walhalla. Rain or shine, let's run before the feast!
ABOUT THE RACE
Get your family and friends together for our annual Foothills Area YMCA 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Dash! Whether you're racing for a PR, walking with loved ones, or just here for the pumpkin pie bragging rights, it's the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving Day.
Running for a cause: 10% of proceeds will go to the City of Walhalla to assist local businesses affected by the fire.
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE
Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving morning)
LOCATION
Downtown Walhalla
WEATHER
Rain or shine
PARKING
Parking is available on all side streets and at Owens Park. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.
THE EVENTS
9:00 AM
Kids Dash (Ages 3-7)
Participation ribbon for all.
9:30 AM
5K Turkey Trot
RACE MORNING TIMELINE
8:45 AM
Pre-race announcements and course briefing
9:00 AM
Kids Run start…
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s 9:30 AM 5K starts 9:55 AM Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish) 10:15 AM Course closes PACKET PICK-UP NOVEMBER 25TH, DAY BEFORE THE RACE 4:30-6:00 PM at the Foothills Area YMCA (370 Memorial Drive) RACE MORNING 8:00 AM at the race site REGISTRATION DETAILS Registration required. Open to YMCA members and non-members. Register by November 17th to get your shirt on race day. Late registrations after November 17th will not receive shirts day of event. The order will be placed after the race and participants will be notified via email for pick up at the YMCA when they are ready. WHAT'S INCLUDED Ages 13 & Up: Shirt and bib Under 13: Shirt and bib Kids Dash (Ages 3-7): Shirt COURSE The course map will be posted before race day. Start/Finish on Google Maps RACE AWARDS 5K Awards: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females, Top 3 Under Age 13 Kids Dash: Participation ribbon for all Best Turkey Costume Contest AGE GROUP CATEGORIES 13 & Under RACE POLICIES No refunds: all registrations are final. Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts. RACE DAY PHOTOS LET'S STAY CONNECTED Contact the Race Director Sponsorship opportunities available. Support your community and get your business noticed! Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.
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