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Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Greenwood, SC
114 Club Drive, 29646
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Start your Thanksgiving with a scenic 5K through Gatewood, supporting local charities and enjoying post-race pumpkin bread.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Gather for the 11th annual Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful, a 5K run/walk through Greenwood, SC's beautiful Gatewood neighborhood. Enjoy stunning autumn views of peaceful ponds and magnificent woods on a paved, rolling course. This event welcomes all ages and abilities, offering a wonderful way to start your holiday. All profits support local charities, making your participation especially meaningful.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a paved, rolling 5K course with minimal traffic.
  • Enjoy stunning autumn views of ponds and woods.
  • Celebrate with post-race breakfast goodies including homemade pumpkin bread, hot coffee, and hot chocolate.

Standout details

  • Stunning autumn views
  • Homemade pumpkin bread and hot drinks
  • All profits benefit local charities
  • Kids under 10 run free

Perks & features

  • Free

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The course

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  • Timed race
From the organizer

Come join us for a fun 5K run/walk through the beautiful Gatewood neighborhood on Thanksgiving Day starting at 8am!   Online Registration ends Monday 11/23 at 6pm!!!! Kids under 10 are free!  Sign up early for the lower cost of $25.  We will have sign up available on race day at the start beginning at 7 am for $30. Please bring cash or check.   This race features stunning autumn views passing the peaceful ponds and magnificent woods of Gatewood subdivision.  The course is paved and rolling in terrain with minimal traffic. All abilities and ages are welcome. Prizes will be given to the overall male and female runners, overall masters male and female winner and to age group winners in 10 year increments. We offer terrific post race goodies for breakfast including homemade pumpkin bread, hot coffee and hot chocolate.  Registration can be with or without a t shirt, but sign up by November 9th at 6pm to order a shirt! We may have a few additional ones for sale on race day, but no guarantees.  We will have pre-race packet pick up at The Church of the Resurrection 700 Main St S, Greenwood, SC on Wednesday November 25th from 3:30-5:30pm as well as on race day starting at 7 am at the Gatewood Club.

This is our 11th year and this race is organized by the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection of Greenwood.  We donate all profits to local charities including the Greenwood Food Bank, the Greenwood Soup Kitchen, United Ministries, Community Initiatives, and Pathway House.

Past results are located here:  https://sites.google.com/view/its-about-time/results?authuser=0

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