CHS 5K Run/Walk Turkey Trot

CHS 5K Run/Walk Turkey Trot takes place in Gilboa, New York, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. The event features a single format, a 5K open to both runners and walkers, starting at 10:00 a.m. Held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, it is a small-town holiday outing where the goal is as much about getting outside with friends and family as it is about racing.

With a run/walk format and a mid-morning start, this is a low-pressure event. Walkers can cover the 3.1 miles at their own pace, first-time runners can use it as a gentle introduction to organized races, and experienced runners can treat it as a brisk effort or a shakeout during a holiday weekend. Three or four weeks of easy running before the event, with one slightly longer outing each week, is enough to make the distance comfortable.