Seneca Valley Cross Country Turkey Chase 5K

Seneca Valley Cross Country Turkey Chase 5K is run in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, on November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving morning. The event, put on by the Seneca Valley cross country program, features a single 5K Run (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m. It is a straightforward holiday race open to runners and walkers who want to get a few miles in before the day's festivities.

A 5K organized by a cross country team tends to attract a competitive front pack alongside families and casual joggers, so you will find company whatever your pace. If you are going for a fast time, warm up for 10 to 15 minutes, including a few strides, and hold back slightly in the opening half mile. First-timers can prepare with six weeks of easy running, building to 30 minutes continuous. A 9:00 a.m. start in western Pennsylvania in late November usually means cold air, so layer up for the start and shed a layer once you are moving.