The Turkey Day Run has been a Charleston Thanksgiving Day tradition for the last 48 years in the Lowcountry. The annual run/walk takes place in downtown Charleston’s Marion Square on Thanksgiving morning with a Race Expo and packet pick up the day before. The event attracted over 9,000 registered participants and thousands of onlookers in 2024, making it the largest 5K in South Carolina and the 3rd largest Thanksgiving day 5K in the United States.

The Turkey Day Race brings together the community in a safe and family-fun atmosphere. The event welcomes all people to participate as athletes, volunteers, or spectators.

The Turkey Day Run’s mission is to raise money for local charities. The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble is a premiere charity event that has a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of families throughout the Charleston metropolitan area. The past recipients have included Charleston Habitat for Humanity,  the Special Olympics, the American Cancer Society, and Pet Helpers.