Maryland Turkey Trots

Thanksgiving Fun Runs

Lace up those sneakers and get ready to run this Fall! Here’s a list of Turkey Trots and Thanksgiving Fun Runs happening in 2021. Many of the races are back in person, some are virtual, and registration is open so sign up today!

GREATER CHESAPEAKE BAY WELLNESS RACE 10K & 5K, VIRTUAL 10K-5K-3K Nov. 20, 8am, Cambridge

Join us for the 18th Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race – Now a Live Race with a Virtual Component, Thanksgiving Week event, organized by Eastern Shore Hospital Center. $25. Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 5262 Woods Rd, Cambridge.

DASHING THRU THE SHOW 5K FUN RUN Nov. 20, 2020; 6:15 p.m., Annapolis

Join the 5K FUN RUN “Dashing Thru The Show” at Sandy Point State Park. You and your family can see Lights on Bay with a fun 5K run. Proceeds benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. $55 per car (up to 5 people). Due to insurance regulations safety issue: No wheels, headphones, pets, baby joggers, or strollers etc. permitted during the event. Strictly enforced! Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis.

SHEPPARD PRATT FREDERICK TURKEY TROT Nov. 25, 8am. Frederick

Lace up your sneakers and join us Thanksgiving Day, November 25, for a 5K run and 1K fun run/walk! For those unable to join us in person, we are offering a virtual option for the 5K run. $10-$35. Baker Park, Frederick

CATONSVILLE’S 17TH ANNUAL CHS XC TURKEY TROT 5K RACE AND 1 MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK Nov. 25, 8:10am, Catonsville.

It’s back and better than ever. 100% of the proceeds of our Annual Catonsville Turkey Trot race go directly to the CHS Cross Country program. With the safety and race integrity of our participants in mind, strollers are not allowed on the 5k race course. $20-$35. Catonsville High School, 421 Bloomsbury Ave. Catonsville.

YMCA CAMP LETTS TURKEY CHASE 5K AND 10K Virtual November 15-30, 2021.

YMCA Camp Letts Turkey Chase is teaming up with all the branches in YMCA of Metropolitan Washington for an exciting VIRTUAL Turkey Chase this year. Cost: $39 & up. Benefits Caring for Community camp scholarships. YMCA Camp Letts, 4003 Camp Letts Rd., Edgewater.

JUG BAY POST TURKEY TRAIL 5K Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m., Lothian

Join Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s Superintendent Patricia Delgado for a fun 5K run along our beautiful, scenic trails of the Jug Bay Glendening Nature Preserve. The trail is all off road with some single track areas. Run times are not recorded. Hot cider and a light snack will be provided after the run. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Jug Bay to fund the purchase of kayaks, which will support our outdoor education programs along the Patuxent River. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required. $15/person. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Glendening Preserve, 5702 Plummer Lane, Lothian