Turkey Trot 5k
Thursday, November 26
Directions
Thursday, November 26
698 W South 4th St
Seneca, SC
Thursday, November 26
698 W South 4th St
Seneca, SC
6th Annual
Foothills Area YMCA Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Dash
Thanksgiving morning in downtown Walhalla. Rain or shine, let's run before the feast!
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · Downtown Walhalla, SC
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.
📍 Race Day Details
DateThursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving morning)LocationShaver Recreation ComplexAddress698 W South 4th St, Seneca, SC 29678WeatherRain or shineParkingParking is available at Shaver Recreation Complex (698 W South 4th St, Seneca, SC 29678). 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
Kids Dash (Ages 3-7) · 9:00 AM
Participation ribbon for all.
5K Turkey Trot · 9:30 AM
Race Morning Timeline
8:45 AMPre-race announcements and course briefing9:00 AMKids Run starts9:30 AM5k starts9:55 AMAwards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)10:15 AMCourse closes Times are based on the start times above.
Packet Pick-Up
Day before the race: 4:30-6:00 PM at the Foothills Area YMCA (370 Memorial Drive) Race morning: 8:00 AM at Shaver Complex (race site)
Registration Details
Registration required. Open to YMCA members and non-members. Late registrations after the shirt deadline may not receive their shirt on race day.
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
Sponsorship opportunities available. Support your community and get your business noticed!
Questions? call 864-571-9622
Contact the Race Director
5 mi