Run, walk, or wobble with your friends + family before you feast on Turkey Day. Check out these Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around Charleston.
🦃 Thanksgiving turkey trots
Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K, Marion Square
This is the longest-running 5k in Charleston. Registration is $45 — and it’s open until the event is sold out.
Huffin’ For The Stuffin’ 5K, Carnes Crossroads, 513 Wodin Pl., Summerville
Fleet Feet’s fifth annual race benefits Dorchester Paws through the Goose Creek Police Department. Registration is $40 and closes on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Turkey Trot, Sanctuary Beach Access, 1 Sanctuary Dr., Kiawah Island
Join this one-mile walk or a one to three-mile run on the beach. This event is free.
Think you can out-trot this turkey?
Photo via @fleetfeetcharleston
And for those itching to start training for the Cooper River Bridge Run, you’ve got four months to double-knot those laces. Read on for five running clubs across the Lowcountry for runners of every ability.
👟 Running clubs around Charleston
Charleston Running Club
Join this local nonprofit organization with more than 700 members in the Charleston area working to promote, encourage, and organize running activities in the community.
Fleet Feet Running Club
This club was originally created in 1976. Register to become a member of the Fleet Feet running club and receive perks like discounted entry to runs + weekly events.
Charleston Beer Runners
It’s happy hour. Exercise with this local group meeting every Thursday at the Hampton Park gazebo for runs ending at a local bar or pub. Check out the calendar.
OSR: Our Sunday Run
Need a Sunday routine? Meet at the main parking lot of Hampton Park at 8:30 a.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day and 9 a.m. for the rest of the year for a scenic eight-mile loop. Psst: Completing the full distance is not required. View the route.
Park Circle Pacers
Team up with the Park Circle Pacers at Commonhouse Aleworks for Thirstday Thursday, Tracktice Tuesday, or Sunday Runday — all skill levels are welcome.