Naperville, Illinois (United States of America) - "Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot". The Naperville Noon Lions Club will host its 27th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving AM, November 28, 2024 starting at 8:00am. Registration is open. Only on-line registration is accepted. This is a chip timed race with awards given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three finishers in each age group. Runners, walkers, running strollers and special needs runners / walkers are welcome. Adult registration $35 until Oct. 31, 2024; $40 thru Nov. 22; $45 + fee thereafter. Children ages 10-14 $30 and children 9 and under $25. All proceeds benefit individuals with vision, hearing or diabetes issues. Packet pick up will be at The Running Company store in downtown Naperville on Nov. 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 and at Naperville Central High School on race day starting at 7:00am. The race is limited to the first 7,800 registrants. www.napervilleturkeytrot.com

Simi Valley, California (United States of America) - "Thanksgiving Day 5k". All flat course along the Simi Valley bike path. Water stations every 1.5 miles. Great prizes for best turkey day costume. www.thanksgivingday5k.com

Oceanside, California (United States of America) - "O'side Turkey Trot". The O'side Turkey Trot is excited to return for another year of fun! Kick off your Thanksgiving holiday with this scenic and fast beachside course, voted the "Top Trot" by Runner's World and the LA Times. Choose from one of two 5K options or "double dip" for a 10K challenge! In addition to the 5K and Kids Run, this event offers the largest teams competition, vibrant live entertainment along the course, finisher medals and t-shirts for all participants, free digital photos, and live results for all registered participants. Benefiting the Community. The O'side Turkey Trot continues to give back to the community by raising money for nonprofits that serve North County residents, having raised over $500,000 to date. The race also supports the Carlsbad-based Move Your Feet Before You Eat®! Foundation, which promotes health and well-being through incorporating regular physical fitness into daily life. Packet Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27: Junior Seau Beach Community Center, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28: Civic Center Parking Lot, 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. Race Times Thursday, Nov. 28 5K Options: Early Wave 5K Start Time: 6:45 a.m. Main Wave 5K Start Time: 8:05 a.m. Kids Races: Kids 1 Mile Start Time: 10:00 a.m. Kids 1/5 Mile Start Time: 10:25 a.m. Participant Perks Custom Race T-Shirt Custom Finisher Medal FREE Race Photos Chip Timing and Live Results Age Group Awards for LOCAL and OPEN Awards Awards will be presented for the top 3 overall male and female finishers in both 5K races. There will also be awards presented for the largest team competition. http://go.evvnt.com/2568718-2?pid=6562

Louisville, Colorado (United States of America) - "Louisville Turkey Trot". The 11th Annual AdventHealth Avista Louisville Turkey Trot was created as a means to collect food and donations for our local food bank. As the event grew, the Louisville Turkey Trot became a public benefit corporation, which is a corporation created to generate social and public good, and to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner. We invite you to join your neighbors and friends on Thanksgiving morning for the 2024 Advent Health Avista Louisville Turkey Trot. Your entry and any other food donation go to support Community Food Share, whose mission is to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership. So register and invite friends to join us in supporting a great resource for folks in the community who need our help. The Louisville Turkey Trot is now in its 11th year. Last year's race raised more than $55,000 for Community Food Share. For every $1 donated, Community Food Share can provide $5 worth of groceries! http://go.evvnt.com/2686287-2?pid=6562

Fitchburg, Wisconsin (United States of America) - "The Birdie Derby". For 20 years, the Berbee Derby has been Madison's premiere Thanksgiving Day event. The Birdie Derby will bring the same stellar experience for the next 20 years (and more)! Birdie Derby is a fun-filled community event produced by Tri 4 Schools, whose dedicated volunteers work hard year-round to make your entire experience exceptional! There are options for everyone! Join us as a walker or runner in the 5K or 10K, start a Team and run with friends, or have your little ones participate in the Kids Dash! http://go.evvnt.com/2181914-1?pid=6562