Reviewed by: Michael Seale
Sign up for one of these 5 Turkey Trots in Huntsville and North Alabama this year
Do you want to move your feet before you eat this Thanksgiving? There’s no better way to do that than a Turkey Trot, and we’ve found 5 in North Alabama that support great local causes.
1. Crisis Services of North Alabama
Crisis Services of North Alabama supports domestic violence survivors in and around the Huntsville area. Their Turkey Trot runs through the campus at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 24; 5k at 8AM, Tiny Turkey Trot at 9AM
- Where: 205 Spragins Hall, Huntsville, AL 35899
- Register
2. Theatre Turkey Trot
Around the Curtain Children’s Theatre is hosting the Theatre Turkey Trot in South Huntsville this year. The race starts at Around the Curtain and runs through Aldridge Creek Greenway.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 24; Registration at 7AM, 5k at 8AM
- Where: 10300 Bailey Cove Rd SE Suite 7, Huntsville, AL 35803
- Register
3. Turkey Trot of Morgan County (Decatur)
Support the United Way of Morgan County with a quick drive over the river to the Turkey Trot of Morgan County. The course goes through Downtown Decatur and the race features a 5k, 1-mile fun run, and a Crossfit 5k.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 24; 5k at 8AM, 1-mile at 9AM
- Where: 925 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
- Register
4. Trax4Max (Florence)
Trax4Max is the one time a year I willingly lace up my running shoes. The course goes through Downtown Florence, including the beautiful campus at the University of North Alabama, and all proceeds benefit the YMCA of the Shoals. Come dressed in a Thanksgiving costume—you might just win a prize.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 24; Registration at 7AM, 5k at 8AM
- Where: 218 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630
- Register
5. “Run It Off” Fun Run
Want to run but can’t make a Thanksgiving Day event? No worries—join Fleet Feet at their Huntsville + Madison stores for a Black Friday fun run.
- When: Friday, Nov. 25; 9AM
- Where: 181 Hughes Rd Suite 17, Madison, AL 35758 or 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE B2, Huntsville, AL 35802
Will you be running this year? Share your Turkey Trot pics with us by tagging @hvilleblast and using #hvilleblast.