Start your Thanksgiving festivities strong with a 5K through Downtown Minneapolis.

A Turkey Day Tradition
Gather your flock to celebrate the country’s biggest running day of the year

Family-Friendly Event
5K distance is perfect for all ages and paces – joggers, walkers and strollers are welcome! Kids 18 and under run TCM events at no cost.

Celebrate Your City
Our downtown course is a beautiful way to kick off your morning and share gratitude for all the Twin Cities has to offer!

Feast in Style
Your unique Turkey Day 5K participant swag will be the talk of the table.

Course Details:
New Course in 2024
Start Line is now east of Hennepin Ave on S 4th St.
As you run, walk, or stroll, keep your eyes and ears open for some Turkey Day 5K course entertainment and cool local landmarks!

Participants will:
Follow S 4th St to Portland Ave
Turn left on Portland Ave to W River Pkwy (Mississippi River)
Turn left to follow the Mississippi River (W River Pkwy) to 4th Ave N
Passing by US Post Office and Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Turn left on 4th Ave N as you enter the North Loop Area
Turn right onto N 1st St passing by Acme Comedy Club
Turn left onto 8th Ave N for a quick jaunt to N 2nd St passing by the Minnesota Star Tribune
Turn right on N 2nd St and take it to 10th Ave N
Then a left on 10th Ave N as you trace the edge of the North Loop Area
10th Ave N turns into Oak Lake Ave before reaching 8th Ave N
Turning left on to 8th Ave N you are almost to the home stretch
Turn right on to N 5th St and hit the home stretch  

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