Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K
About this race
Join us for the 17th Annual Turkey Day 8K! Whether this is your first time participating or you have made this a Thanksgiving tradition, don't miss out on the metro area's only USATF certified 8K race! The gun goes off at 7:30!
Guarantee T-Shirt in requested size cut-off is November 19, 2026.
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Running
8K Run
8K Run VIP
VIP entry gets you inside Fleet Feet before and after the race. This means you get indoor bathrooms, additional food and beverages (including Mimosas), and a warm place to hang out before and after the race! In addition, you will get some custom swag with details coming soon. It has been known to be in the twenties or below on race day, so come inside and warm up! The VIP entry fee is an additional $30 and limited to 50 people.
Walking
8K Walk
8K Walk VIP
VIP entry gets you inside Fleet Feet before and after the race. This means you get indoor bathrooms, additional food and beverages (including Mimosas), and a warm place to hang out before and after the race! In addition, you will get some custom swag with details coming soon. It has been known to be in the twenties or below on race day, so come inside and warm up! The VIP entry fee is an additional $30 and limited to 50 people.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ridgeland.
About Ridgeland
Fleet Feet Turkey Day 8K takes place in Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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