Turkey Trot, Gobble Wobble, and more races on Thanksgiving

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Thanksgiving is approaching and many people have made running part of their annual traditions. Here are some the races happening in the Rochester area:

Webster Turkey Trot

A Webster tradition, the 53rd annual Turkey Trot, will kick off at the Parkview Lodge of Webster Park on Thanksgiving. The 2.5-mile race and 4.4-mile race both start at 10 a.m. There’s also a virtual race option.

You can register for the race and learn where to pick up your packet here. If you plan to park at Webster Park, you must get there by 8:30 a.m. before roads start closing for the race. Otherwise, there will be a shuttle bus taking people to the course. Bus pickup is at Willink Middle School and Thomas High School from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The race was started by English teacher and cross-country coach Jim May as a practice run for his team but it has since grown to draw thousands of runners each year. Last year, it had nearly 3,000 participants.

Victor Turkey Trot

The Victor Turkey Trot 5K and one-mile fun run is taking place on Thanksgiving morning. The race starts and finishes behind Victor’s Town Hall on 85 East Main St.

The race will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes. Both races start at 9:15 a.m. and you can register here.

Runners can pick up their packets on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Victor Town Hall. If you can’t make it, the remaining packets will be available on Thanksgiving starting at 7 a.m. at the town hall. The cost is $10 for children and teens and $20 for adults (20 years old and up).

Gates Gobble Wobble

The Gobble Wobble 5K run and walk is taking place on Thanksgiving starting at 8:30 a.m. People will meet at the back parking lot at Gates Town Hall on 1605 Buffalo Road.

No registration is required and runners should get there by 8:15 a.m. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food to donate to the Gates Chili School District Food Cupboard.