The LexGiving 5k

The LexGiving 5k is a Thanksgiving Day race in Lexington, Massachusetts, on November 26, 2026. The single format is a 5K, starting at 8:45 a.m., which gives you 3.1 miles of running before the holiday meal. The name blends the town of Lexington with Thanksgiving, and the event is built around that morning-of tradition.

As a 5K on Thanksgiving morning, this race suits a wide range of runners: families and first-timers who want to jog or walk together, as well as regular runners looking for a quick, hard effort at the end of the fall season. If a fast time is your goal, six to eight weeks of consistent running with one weekly speed session and a longer easy run will prepare you well. If you just want to finish comfortably, a few weeks of easy running is enough. Late November in Massachusetts can be cold, so plan on layers you can shed once you are moving.