{"id":413554,"date":"2025-11-25T23:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T23:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?p=413554"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:53:05","slug":"turkey-trots-in-alabama-burn-calories-meet-neighbors-share-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/turkey-trots-in-alabama-burn-calories-meet-neighbors-share-gratitude\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Trots in Alabama: Burn Calories, Meet Neighbors, Share Gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Thanksgiving draws near, thousands of Alabamians lace up their sneakers for one of the holiday\u2019s most beloved traditions: the <a href=\"#race-list\">turkey trot<\/a>. These fun, often festive races offer more than a chance to burn off a few calories before the feast \u2014 they\u2019re a vibrant expression of community, charity, and friendly competition. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned runner or just looking for a cheerful family activity, Alabama\u2019s turkey trots deliver fun for all ages. <a href=\"#race-list\">Check out the list of some of our favorite turkey trots around the state.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"front-3411038653\" class=\"front-post-content-01 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-4651951693250-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-4651951693250-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-4651951693250-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-4651951693250-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-4651951693250-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_9b0864-fb\">Why Turkey Trots Are A Thanksgiving Tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkey trots are friendly footraces held on or around Thanksgiving morning, typically spanning 5 kilometers (about 3.1 miles). Their name harks back to the turkey-centric holiday meal, but the event is really about gathering neighbors, families, friends \u2014 and sometimes pets \u2014 for a shared burst of energy before the big dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides being fun, turkey trots have real health and emotional benefits. A morning run or walk helps build mood, ease holiday stress, and can even strengthen social bonds \u2014 all before the first slice of pie.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image413554_b5c719-8f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image413554_b5c719-8f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1282825079-running-shoes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-413556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1282825079-running-shoes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1282825079-running-shoes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1282825079-running-shoes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1282825079-running-shoes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1282825079-running-shoes-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"race-list\" class=\"kt-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_cb0965-a4\">A Statewide Lineup: 2025 Alabama Turkey Trots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilecountyal.gov\/community_events\/events\/16th-annual-turkey-trot-for-hope-2025-11-27\/\">31st Annual Turkey Trot for Hope \u2014 Mobile<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 8:00 AM (5K run\/walk) + 1-mile \u201cGobble Wobble\u201d fun run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile, 104\u2013148 S Royal St<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Certified 5K course, age-group awards, wheelchair division, costume contests (e.g., \u201cBest Thanksgiving Costume,\u201d \u201cFastest Turkey\u201d), and fun for all ages. Timing chips provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annistonrunners.com\/plucked-turkey-10k\/\">Plucked Turkey 10K \u2014 Anniston<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 8:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Norwood Hodges Community Center, 3125 Spring Valley Rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Build that Thanksgiving appetite by running the 6.2 mile certified course through the beautiful Golden Springs community.\u00a0This ARC event benefits the YMCA.\u00a0Bring the whole family! Walkers are welcome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_ad3861-c4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/AL\/Birmingham\/TheSamLapidusMontclairRun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sam Lapidus Montclair Run 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 8:30 AM for 5K and 10K; 10 AM for 1 Mile Fun Run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> LJCC, 3960 Montclair Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 The Birmingham community flocks to Montclair Road for the Sam Lapidus Montclair Run (SLMR), to celebrate the life of Sam Lapidus while raising funds for the Levite JCC Birmingham and the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/running.life\/en\/event\/crisis-services-of-north-alabama-turkey-trot-5k\">32nd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot \u2014 Huntsville<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 8:00 AM (5K) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1 Festival Plaza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Registration for the event is FREE!\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Sponsored by Move Montgomery with run t-shirts for the first 400 registrants to pick up their race registration materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading413554_a0ae1d-86\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/AL\/Montgomery\/The5KGobbleWobble\">The 5K Gobble Wobble Run\/Walk \u2014 Montgomery<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday, November 28, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 8:00 AM (5K) + free Tiny-Tot 100-yard dash for kids 5 and under (approx. 9:00 AM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> University of Alabama in Huntsville, Spragins Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Family friendly \u2014 strollers and wheelchairs welcome, chip timing used, and proceeds support vital crisis services in North Alabama.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/running.life\/en\/event\/theatre-turkey-trot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TTT: Theatre Turkey Trot \u2014 Huntsville<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 8:00 AM (5K) + 1-Mile Fun Run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Ditto Landing, Huntsville \u2014 benefits Around the Curtain Community Children\u2019s Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfad Costumes encouraged; all proceeds support local children\u2019s theatre programming. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghamal.gov\/events\/2025-11-272025-turkey-trot-crossplex-junction\">Turkey Trot at CrossPlex Junction \u2014 Birmingham<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd57 <strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 8:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Birmingham CrossPlex, 2340 CrossPlex Blvd. 35208<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 A charitable run\/walk benefiting the CrossPlex\u2019s Giving Tuesday campaign and local community causes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/running.life\/en\/event\/turkey-trot-of-morgan-county\">Turkey Trot of Morgan County \u2014 Decatur<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Downtown Decatur, 925 Bank St NE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfc5 Race Types: 5K run, 5K + optional CrossFit challenge, 1-mile fun run, or \u201cT-shirt only\u201d option (for walkers or supporters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfbd Benefits United Way of Morgan County. 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