Event Description
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.
| Date | Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving morning) |
| Location | Downtown Walhalla |
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| 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. |
| 8:45 AM | Pre-race announcements and course briefing |
| 9:00 AM | Kids Run starts |
| 9:30 AM | 5k starts |
| 9:55 AM | Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish) |
| 10:15 AM | Course closes |
Times are based on the start times above.
- 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 (race site)
- Registration required. Open to YMCA members and non-members.
- Late registrations after November 17th will not receive shirts day of event. Order will be placed after race and participants will be notified via email for pick up at the Ymca when they are ready.
The course map will be posted before race day.
- 5K Awards: Top 3 Males, Top 3 Females, Top 3 Under Age 13
- Kids Dash: Participation ribbon for all
- Best Turkey Costume Contest
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
- Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Support your community and get your business noticed!
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Event Location
Downtown Walhalla
Downtown Walhalla
Walhalla, SC 29678 US
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