Gather your running shoes and festive spirit because Thanksgiving Day races are just around the corner! As we gear up to celebrate gratitude and togetherness, the city comes alive with races that embrace the holiday spirit. Whether it’s a fun run or a competitive challenge, these events offer a unique opportunity to kick off the day with a heartwarming blend of community, fitness, and holiday cheer.
Start your Thanksgiving morning off right with some fresh fall air and exercise at a local run/walk, all while benefiting a local organization. Feel good, do good, and… eat good.
Here’s are 9 Thanksgiving Day races in Indianapolis 2024:
Be sure to click the various links for registration and race day details.
Bolt for the Heart
Palladium Center Green, 355 City Center Drive, Carmel
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Start Time: 9 am
Cause: 100% of the proceeds will go to buying AEDs (automated external defibrillators) for law enforcement officers in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Fit Livin’ Thanksgiving Day Run
Dillon Park, 6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesville
Distance: 4 Mile Run/Walk; 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk; Kids 1/4 mile run (virtual options available)
Start Time: 8:45 am Kids Fun Run; 9 am 1.5 Mile & 4 Mile
Cause: This year’s run is supporting Hemophilia of Indiana (HoII). HoII is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that serves over 1,400 Indiana patients and families affected by a bleeding disorder. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Hemophilia of Indiana’s Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship Program.
Gobble Gallop 5K
Hendricks Regional Health YMCA, 301 Satori Parkway, Avon, IN
Distance: 5K Run/Walk
Start Time: 8 am 5K
Cause: Proceeds benefit the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA.
Gravy Chase Lebanon
Downtown Lebanon
Distance: 5K Run/Walk (Virtual Options Available)
Start Time: 8:30 am
Cause: Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County
Gravy Chase Zionsville
Main & Cedar Street, Zionsville, In 46077
Distance: 2 Mile Run/Walk; 4 Mile Run/Walk (Virtual Options Available)
Start Time: 8:30 am
Cause: Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County
Turkey Burn
Craig Park; 10 E Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143
Distance: Kid Run; 5K Walk/Run
Start Time: 8:30 am Kid Run; 9 am 5K
Cause: Celebrates community/ family while helping to support the battle against kids hunger. All proceeds raised will be going to local schools throughout the communities here locally to help fight against kids going hungry.
Turkey Day 5K
23 N East Main St, Greenfield
Distance: 1 Mile; 5K Walk/Run
Start Time: 9 am
Cause: Split between Greenfield Parks & Recreation, Hope House, and Greenfield Mainstreet.
Wishbone 5K Walk/Run
Fishers YMCA, 9012 E. 126th St, Fishers
Distance: 5K Walk/Run
Start Time: 8 am
Cause: All proceeds go towards benefitting individuals and families right here in Fishers who otherwise would not be able to participate in YMCA memberships and programs.
Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash
Broad Ripple Station Parking Lot, 1055 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, 46220
Distance: 4.4 Mile Run/Walk; 2.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Start Time: 9:00 am 4.6 Mile & 2.75 Mile; 10:15am Lil’ Gobbler’s Run
Cause: All proceeds provide meals and care for homeless men, women, and children in our community.
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