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5 Thanksgiving Day runs in Nashville

Before celebrating the holiday, trot your way around town.

A pack of runners photographed from the waist down wearing tennis shoes warm up before a race begins.

That finish line feeling.

Strut your stuff before you stuff your stomach: Turkey Trot season is around the corner.

If you’re inspired to run, walk, or trot while your family and friends are visiting this holiday, check out this list of five Thanksgiving Day races happening around Nashville.

Music City Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 8 a.m. | Nissan Stadium | $38+ | Start your holiday with a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile trot, and enjoy the option to bring your dog for the new Doggie Dash add-on.

Nashville Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 8:30 a.m. | Wave Country | $42+ (adults), free+ (children) | This family-friendly event features a kid’s dash, fun run, 5K, and 10-mile races.

Boulevard Bolt | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 8 a.m. | Belle Meade Boulevard | $45+ | Celebrating 30 years this season, the 5-mile Boulevard Bolt has grown from 2,500 participants to over 7,500 runners.

Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 7 a.m. | 3000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin | $45+ (adults), $18 (kids) | Now in its 25th year, over 3,000 participants run or walk the 5K, 10K, and Kid’s Turkey Chase through the heart of Cool Springs.

Tommy Crockett Memorial Rescue Run | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 8 a.m. | Two Rivers Ford, Mt. Juliet | $34+ | This 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals in each age group + proceeds benefit Animal Rescue Corps.

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