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The Second Great Turkey Trot 5K 2026
Saturday, November 14, 2026| Allison Creek Park | 9:00AM Start
Get your gobble on and join us for a festive, family-friendly run/walk that kicks off the season of gratitude with fun, feathers, and community spirit!
Hosted by Greater Things, this event raises critical funds to support individuals and families in York County through practical resources, hope, and compassion. Every step you take helps bring Greater Things to life in our community.
Race Day Fun Includes:
Scenic 5K trail run/walk through beautiful Allison Creek Park
Medals for top finishers in Men’s & Women’s age groups Divisions
Children's fun run
Costume Contest (Adults & Kids – 1st, 2nd & 3rd place)
Free race T-shirt for all registered participants
Kids’ Scavenger Hunt
Local business & organization info tables with treats and giveaways
Complimentary water, snacks, and post-race celebration
age group runs, 50 years and above, 35 to 49 years old 17 to 35 years old and 16 years and under
Special Highlights:
Costumes are highly encouraged—turkeys, pilgrims, pumpkins, or anything Thanksgiving-themed!
Lace up, grab your crew, and let’s TROT for a cause! Register today and join the movement.
Night Owl 5K/Hike Challenge The excitement of competition paired with the thrill of the trails at night make our Night Owl 5K a race to remember! Night Owl 5K starts and finishes at the Lake Haigler entrance, so participants and spectators may order food and drinks from the restaurant, Gateway Canteen, shop for gear and memberships in the visitor center and enjoy popular Greenway trails! Don't want to run - then choose the Hike Challenge. The Hike Challenge offers the same opportunity to experience the 5K course at night but without being timed. Come dressed in your favorite winter pajamas or holiday fun outfit. A prize will be given for the top 3 best holiday outfits! Register today, and feel free to glow-up with headlamps, glow sticks and flashlights. Thursday December 10 - Early Packet Pickup - 4pm to 6pm Greenway Gateway, 2576 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Friday December 11 - Race Day * 6pm - Packet Pickup * 6pm to 9pm - Live Music * 7:30pm - 5K Race Starts * 7:35pm: Hike
Challenge Starts * 7:40pm: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts * 8:30pm - Awards * 9pm - Event Ends AWARDS 5K MALE/FEMALE <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ REFUNDS & WEATHER POLICY Race registration is non-refundable. More than two weeks out you may transfer your race registration to another competitor or to another Greenway race of equal or lesser value. All transfers are at the discretion of the Race Director Our events run rain or shine unless there is severe weather. While we never want to cancel a race, in situations such as tornado warnings, thunderstorms, heavy and persistent rain etc., we will need to cancel. Should we cancel you will be notified via social media, our website, and email. Should we cancel there will be no refunds as that money has already been put toward the race.