Events
Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K
Price:
$35
Time:
10:00AM EST
- 12:30PM EST
Price increases after October 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Place
607 Woodrow Street
Columbia, SC US 29205
Columbia, SC US 29205
Description
The Shandon Neighborhood Council is excited to announce the 2026 Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K!
Join us on Black Friday, November 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM for one of Columbia's favorite holiday traditions. Gather your flock and kick off the holiday season with a fun, festive event that brings together neighbors, friends, families, runners, and walkers from across the Midlands and beyond!
The Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K has become a beloved community tradition and is now the largest race in Shandon, growing to more than 1,200 participants last year. We are proud of that growth and look forward to continuing to build this special event for years to come.
Even more importantly, this race gives back. Proceeds support the Shandon Neighborhood Grant Program, which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations making a meaningful impact throughout our community. To date, the race has donated more than $12,000 to local nonprofits, helping support programs and services that strengthen our neighborhoods and improve lives.
Managed by GRIT Endurance, LLC, this race benefits the Shandon Neighborhood Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing one of Columbia's most historic neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy a scenic run through beautiful Shandon on a USA Track & Field certified course. The race will start and finish near Craft and Draft, where we'll celebrate with our awards ceremony following the event.
Turkey Burn Costume Contest
Participants are encouraged to show off their Thanksgiving spirit by dressing in their most creative Turkey Burn attire. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 most creative outfits!
Race Information
Runners and walkers are welcome.
Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.
Race is held rain or shine.
No refunds or deferrals.
Important Race Day Reminder
No Late Turkeys! For safety reasons, participants who are not present at the official start time with their race bib will not be permitted to start late. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the race begins.
Shirt Deadline
Register by November 3, 2026, to guarantee your race shirt. We will order additional shirts, but availability after the deadline is not guaranteed. Shirts must be picked up at packet pickup or on race day. We are unable to hold or mail shirts after the event.
Register Today!
Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and fellow turkey trotters for a memorable Black Friday tradition. Whether you're racing for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk, or simply celebrating the season with your community, you won't want to miss the 2026 Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K!
Get registered, grab your flock, and let's Trot & Burn!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
PACKET PICK UP & RACE DAY INFORMATION
PACKET PICK UP DETAILS:
Join us for Packet Pick Up on Wednesday, November 25 from Noon - 6:00pm at Craft and Draft located at 2706 Devine Street, Columbia, SC!
Celebrate your "trot" and grab a beer with your friends! A portion of the days sales is going back to Shandon Neighborhood.
You can register for the race at Packet Pick Up!
RACE DAY DETAILS:
Race Day Registration/ Packet Pick Up open at 8:00am at the race start line on Woodrow Street near Shandon Presbyterian Church.
You can still register the day of race !
Course Map
STRUT YOUR STUFF! Enjoy our flat and fast certified course through the beautiful tree lined streets of Shandon Neighborhood! Take OFF like a TURKEY or just TROT with your fine feathered friends. This course is perfect!
Awards
Awards will be given to the following flocks:
Top Three Largest Teams
Top 10 Best Dressed Turkeys
Top 3 Best Dress Dogs
Here is our Runnwe Award Structure! We are proud to be on the Columbia Running Club Tour de Columbia and to follow their club structure for our awards:
Top Three Overall Male and Female Winners
Top Three Masters Male and Female Winners
Top Three Male and Female in the following Age Groups:
10 & Under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74 75- 79 & 80 and Over
** Be sure to check your times and run placement at our Results Tent or scan the code on your bib to see how you placed. Please check with our timer if you have any questions on results before we do our awards ceremony.
You must be present to receive your award! If you need to leave the race early, please check with us or have a friend pick up your award for you at our award ceremony immediately following the race. We are not able to ship our awards. We appreciate your understanding!
TURKEY FLOCK CHALLENGE! Team Discount & Competition
🪶 The Turkey Flock Challenge
New for 2025! Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and strut your stuff together in the Turkey Flock Challenge at the Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5K.
Here’s how it works:
Form a team (your “flock”) and race together
The Top Three Teams will:
🏆 Win a special prize
📸 Score a team photo op
🦃 Claim bragging rights as one of the fastest flocks in Columbia
So rally your crew, lace up, and show off your flock pride at this year’s Turkey Trot & Burn 5k!
Parking
Don't get your feathers ruffled! Parking should not be a problem!
Parking will be available on Devine Street and the streets around Shandon. We ask you to please not park in front of Shandon Presbyterian Church or in it's parking lot. We will be using that lot for Race Day set up.
GOBBLE UP A SHIRT!
Gobble up your Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5k 2026 race shirt! Soft, long-sleeved, and perfect for a post-Thanksgiving run thru beautiful Shandon Neighborhood Register now to secure yours—don’t let this turkey get away! Our shirt guarantee deadline is November 3rd. Get Trotting! Register before the deadline.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Strut In As A Race Sponsor!
It's a great way to support Shandon Neighborhood , a 501c organization, and market your company,
Take a gander at our sponsorship opportunities!
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
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Race Participant Survey
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