The Gratitude Run

The Gratitude Run takes place in Peters Township, Pennsylvania, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event features one format, The Gratitude Run 5K, which starts at 9:00 a.m. It is a straightforward holiday 5K, giving you a chance to get outside and cover 3.1 miles before the rest of the day's celebrations begin.

A Thanksgiving 5K like this one is a good fit for nearly everyone: newcomers can run-walk it, families can go at a relaxed pace, and seasoned runners can use it as a season-ending time trial. If you are aiming for a personal best, six to eight weeks of consistent mileage with one weekly interval or tempo workout will sharpen your speed. If your goal is simply to finish and enjoy the morning, a few weeks of easy jogging two or three times a week is plenty. Dress in layers for a late-November start and arrive with time to warm up.