Before gobbling up all that great food this Thanksgiving, some of you might be lacing up those sneakers.
Here are four festive turkey trots happening around Chattanooga for folks feeling inspired to run, walk, or lightly jog this holiday season.
Grateful Gobbler, Coolidge Park
On Thursday, Nov. 27, the Grateful Gobbler will return for its annual 5K run/walk benefiting The Maclellan Shelter for Families. The race begins at 8 a.m. + registration starts at $15.
Stuffing Strut, Chester Frost Park
Participate in a 5K walk/run on Thursday, Nov. 27 to help raise money for Northside Neighborhood House, Soddy-Daisy Food Bank, Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department + Soddy-Daisy Middle School’s Jim Wilson Fund. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. + registration is $30.
Turkey Trot, Fitness Central
This annual turkey trot hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) and Fitness Central includes a competitive four-mile race, a non-competitive three-mile walk, and a Kiddie-K on Thursday, Nov. 27. Proceeds will support CTC’s year-round youth + adult running and fitness programs. Depending on the race, the start time is between 7 to 9:10 a.m. and registration starts at $7.
Chattanooga Hungry Turkey, Coolidge Park
You have some time to let your Thanksgiving meal settle before this run on Saturday, Nov. 29. Choose to participate in a 5K, 10K, or half marathon in support of Girls on the Run. The race begins at 8 a.m. + registration starts at $72.
