Thanksgiving is still about three weeks away, but if you're anything like us you've already got your Turkey Day menu planned out in your head. And while thoughts of stuffing, mashed potatoes and turkey probably have you salivating, the post-meal poundage from a spread like that is an entirely different story. While running in one of these races might not help you burn off everything you eat that day, it'll at least make a dent, and you can also feel good knowing that most proceeds go to charity. So lace up your sneaks, push through the pain, and reward yourself with an extra helping of Aunt Ida's creamy casserole surprise.
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Thanksgiving road races
Check out turkey-themed runs around the Upstate
By Yvonne Zusel
MetromixNovember 4, 2009
TreesGreenville Turkey Day 8k
CU-ICAR Campus-Hubbell Lighting - 701 Milennium Blvd. - GreenvilleThe day begins with a 1/4-mile Toddler Trot at 8:30 a.m., followed by an 8K at 9 a.m. The race fee includes a T-shirt.
Taylors Turkey Day Five-Can Run
Eastside High School track - 1300 Brushy Creek Road - TaylorsThe oldest Thanksgiving Day run in Greenville, this 5K and 10K is has race day registration only. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. Can donations go to benefit Greer Community Ministries.
Electric City Gobbler 5K
Anderson Mall main entrance - 3131 N. Main St. - AndersonThis 5th annual run and walk starts and ends at the mall's main entrance off of Clemson Boulevard. Registration fees include a long-sleeved T-shirt.
Gobble Your Giblets 5k
Hodge Center at USC Upstate - 800 University Way - SpartanburgIn its third year, proceeds from Gobble Your Giblets benefit the USC Upstate track and field and cross country programs. The registration fee includes a T-shirt and finish line refreshments. Awards will be given for the fastest runners in different age groups, as well as the best dressed males and females in turkey costumes.



