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the Great ethiopian 10k run

Sunday November 23rd, 2025
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Distance: 10K
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The Great Ethiopian Run is an annual 10-kilometerroad runningevent which takes place inAddis Ababa,Ethiopia.

The competition was first envisioned by neighbors Ethiopian runnerHaile Gebrselassie, Peter Middlebrook and Abi Masefield in late October 2000, following Haile's return from the2000 Summer Olympics.

The 10,000 entries for the first edition quickly sold out and other people unofficially joined in the race without a number.The creation of the race marked the first time that a major annual 10km race had been held in the country, renowned for producing world class runners.

The day's events include an international and popular 10km race and a 5km women only race.

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the Great ethiopian 10k run, Race Date: 2024-11-17, Distance: 10k
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 28:25 Biniam Mehary ken
2nd Male 28:26 Adisu Negash ken
3rd Male 28:29 Yismaw Dillu ken
4th Male 28:33 Nibret Kende ken
Female 32:13 Asayech Ayichew ken
2nd Female 32:16 Yenewa Nibre ken
3rd Female 32:27 Bosena Mulate ken
4th Female 32:27 Chaltu Dida Diriba ken
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(2022)Twenty-two-year-old Yalemzerf Yehualew opened her 2022 season in spectacular style by claiming a repeat victory at today's rescheduled 2021 TotalEnergies Great Ethiopian Run 10km.

Her winning time of 31 minutes and 16 seconds was thirty-one seconds faster than her winning time two years ago, as she came home a clear winner ahead of Girmawit Gebregziabiher. In third place was the 17-year old 2021 World Junior 5000m silver medallist Melkanat Wudu, making her first appearance in the international 10km.

The men's race turned into a much closer race, with 6 athletes still together as they came into the final 500 meters. Gemechu Dida took a surprise victory over former Dubai Marathon champion Getaneh Molla, with less than a second separating the first three athletes. Boki Diriba finished 3rd. Dida's winning time was 28 minutes and 23 seconds.

Yalemzerf came into the race eager to impress after having to withdraw from the Valencia 10km just two weeks ago. At Friday's press conference she spoke about her aim of reclaiming the world half-marathon record from compatriot Letesenbet Giday.

Today she ran a clever race, making her break from long-time leader Girmawit just past the 7.5km mark after cresting the hill near the National Palace. At the 9km turn at Urael Church Yalemzerf accelerated dramatically and easily pulled clear of her rival, and looked fresh and relaxed as she cruised into the finish with a winning margin of 12 seconds.

In the men's race, the highest placed non-Ethiopian athlete was Cornelius Kibet Kemboi who finished in 6th place in a time of 28 minutes and 38 seconds. Rodgers Kibet from Uganda was 11th, Shadrack Kipngetich from Kenya was 16th and Samson Amare from Eritrea was 18th.

Both men's and women's winners took home cash prizes of 100,000 birr (just over USD $2,000).

A total of 17,600 finished the race. The mass race which started less than ten minutes after the start of the elite races.

Turkey Trot Chicago

Thursday November 27th, 2025
Chicago, IL
Distance: 8K · 5K
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Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with Chicago’s longest running Thanksgiving tradition; the Annual Turkey Day Run Chicago. Bring the whole family, come dressed for the part, and join runners, joggers and walkers for some lighthearted fun.

We’re also bringing back the turkey tailgate zone, featuring a variety of games for the whole family, including:

  • Turkey bowling
  • Football throw
  • Cornhole toss
  • Costume contest
  • And more!

While you’re running your giblets off, you’ll be supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository ensuring no Chicagoan goes hungry this Thanksgiving by bringing two cans of food to either packet pick-up or to the race day.

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Turkey Trot Chicago, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 8k
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 27:43 Owen Transue 20 Durham, NC
2nd Male 27:56 Cameron Rieger 33 Chicago, IL
3rd Male 28:26 Aaron Portman 24 Chicago, IL
4th Male 28:29 Rylan Shafer 24 Chicago, IL
Female 31:49 Trillium Chang 29 Chicago, IL
2nd Female 32:03 Brittney Schuler 39 Chicago, IL
3rd Female 31:49 Josey Mintel 33 Chicago, DC
4th Female 34:33 Kaitlin Smith 31 Chicago, IL
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Turkey Trot Chicago

About The Course

Flat, Scenic, and the ideal location for a Thanksgiving run.

The Life Time Chicago Turkey Trot 5K & 8K will step off from Fullerton Pkwy and Cannon Dr at 9:00 A.M. in a wave start (Wave details located in the Schedule) Participants will run east on Fullerton Pkwy toward the Lakefront Trail.

After passing under Lake Shore Drive participants will run north along the Lakefront Trail to Recreation Dr. 5K participants will turnaround just south of Addison and Recreation Dr. 8K participants will continue north on the Lakefront Trail and turnaround just south of Montrose Ave.

Southbound runners will use Recreation Drive until merging back onto the Lakefront Trail just south of Addison. Participants will continue to follow the Lakefront Trail south until traversing under Lake Shore Dr at the Barry Bridge. Once through the bridge, they will follow the cinder path into the Finish Line located just south of the Diversey Driving Range parking lot.


Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot

Thursday November 27th, 2025
Charlotte, NC
Distance: 8K · 5K · 1 Mile · 26.2 Yard Tot Trot
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The Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot, one of Charlotte's longest-running events, and one of the largest events in North Carolina. The race has become an Annual Thanksgiving Day Tradition for over 10,000+ participants, representing families and friends across generations. It’s a happy and healthy way to start off one of the best days of the year!

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Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 8k
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 26:11 Jack Mastandrea 26 GREENVILLE
2nd Male 26:30 Dylan Lowry 32 MATTHEWS
3rd Male 26:39 Jackson OHara 23 MATTHEWS
4th Male 26:55 Drew Marshall 30 CHARLOTTE
Female 29:34 Erin Del Giudice 31 CHARLOTTE
2nd Female 30:04 Madeline Frank 28 TALLAHASSEE
3rd Female 31:40 Lauren Strothers 27 CHARLOTTE
4th Female 31:56 Kayla Brown 24 SUWANEE
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 27:49 Daniel Matena 41 CHARLOTTE
M 50-59 31:58 Anthony Kwon 50 CHARLOTTE
M 60-69 33:45 Ted Frank 60 CHARLOTTE
M 70+ 41:07 Bob Nelson 73 CHARLOTTE
F 40-49 34:11 Anne Fechtel 43 CHARLOTTE
F 50-59 41:15 Christina MacDonald 54 CHARLOTTE
F 60-69 41:00 Monica Erb 64 CHARLOTTE
F 70+ 50:48 Judy Osborn 72 CHARLOTTE
Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot

Thanks to the ongoing support of our participants and sponsors, we’ve got something for everyone to join in on! And, as always, our commitment to maintaining a first-class event all-around is our highest priority.

Our course starts next to Southpark Mall and finishes in the SouthPark Mall in front of Dicks and beside the Symphony park. Participants will enjoy a safe and scenic run through South Charlotte. For a detailed course map, please visit our website. Water stops will be positioned on the course. Portable restrooms will be stationed at the Start/Finish line area and at the midway point of the 8K.


Applied Materials Turkey Trot

Thursday November 27th, 2025
San Jose, California
Distance: 10K · 5K
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Start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot at the Applied Materials “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot”. Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, why not get in a little exercise with a few thousand neighbors? It’s an event the whole family will enjoy! Many have made the “run” or “walk” a Thanksgiving Day tradition.

You’ll also be giving “thanks” by helping Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County,Housing Trust Silicon Valley,Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County and The Health Trust. These charities provide families with their most basic needs for “health, hope, and a home.” The “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot”, founded and produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, is now in its 12th year and the total amount given to charity has exceeded $6.9 million.
There are several events to choose from within the 5K and 10K runs and walks, along with a kids fun run. Elite runners, joggers, and walkers will enjoy the downtown San Jose course, which is flat, fast and flows through downtown neighborhoods and business areas.

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Great way to jumpstart Thanksgiving Day! And so close to home! Just walk to start line.
Applied Materials Turkey Trot, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 10k
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 31:39 Benthan Vu 21 san jose
2nd Male 31:41 Garrett Patrick 32 daly city
3rd Male 32:36 Max Corrales 25 san jose
4th Male 33:11 Joseph Grovers 29 sa
Female 34:59 Joanna Reyes 32 santa Carla
2nd Female 35:03 Jennifer Bergman 33 erie
3rd Female 36:13 Kate Grace 36 boulder
4th Female :37:22 Triya Roy 22 curpetino
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Applied Materials Turkey Trot

On Thanksgiving morning, 2004, Carl and Leslee Guardino heard a radio report announcing “20,000 people downtown running and walking to benefit the needy” in Sacramento. Carl turned to Leslee and said, “Somebody ought to do a race like that here.” Leslee gave Carl that look that said, “Maybe that somebody should be us.”

Reaching out to Bob Brownstein at Working Partnerships, a think-tank arm of the Central Labor Council, a partnership was formed. Several months later, a major milestone occurred when Joe Pon of Applied Materials successfully championed to the company the idea of Applied serving as the Multi-Year Title Sponsor. With a title sponsor, and then several branded co-sponsors, the Applied Materials “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot “was born.

Three great local charities serving local residents – Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County, Housing Trust Silicon Valley and Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties –were initially selected as multi-year beneficiaries, and a volunteer Executive Steering Committee started planning the first race, set for Thanksgiving Day, 2005.

  • Year One Goals: 1,000 participants, supported by 200 volunteers, with a stretch goal to raise $100,000 for charity.
  • Year One Results: 1,900 participants supported by 250 volunteers, clearing $132,000 for the three charities.

The event blossomed beyond everyone’s wildest imagination.

  • Year Seven Results: 22,124 participants, supported by 1,000 volunteers, clearing $612,000 for charity.
  • Year Eight Results: 24,223 participants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $700,000 (from the race) plus an additional $500,000 from a one time, anonymous donor totaling $1.2 million for charity.
  • Year Nine Results: 24,565 participants, supported by 1,800 volunteers. clearing $850,000 for charity.
  • Year Ten Results: 26,405 registrants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $936,000 for charity.
  • Year Eleven Results: 24,901 registrants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $936,000 for charity.
  • Year Twelve Results: 24,388 registrants, supported by 2,000 volunteers, clearing $912,000 for charity.
  • Total donated: More than $6.9 million.


Berwick Run for the Diamonds

Thursday November 27th, 2025
Berwick, PA
Distance: 9 miles
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Run For The Diamonds 9 mile race takes runners through the town of Berwick, a course which has not been changed since it's inaugural event. The race is over 110 years old.

Berwick Run for The Diamonds is a nine-mile foot race starting and ending on Market Street in downtown Berwick, Pennsylvania. It is held every year on Thanksgiving Day since 1908.

The first race had only 13 participants. The course has remained essentially unchanged since 1908, running up a very challenging hill and through the countryside of Summerhill. No women competed officially until 1972 when two women ran. The one hundredth running of the annual event was held in 2009. It was canceled twice due to World War I in 1918 and 1919.

The race was called the "Berwick Marathon" until the 1970s and 1980s. But since the race is too short to qualify as a marathon, and winners receive diamonds as part of their prize, the name was changed to "Run for the Diamonds".

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Prize Money: $2,000

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Berwick Run for the Diamonds, Race Date: 2024-11-28, Distance: 9 miles
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 45:06 CASEY ELLIS 25 TOWANDA PA
2nd Male 45:45 MATT GILLETTE 33 ALLENTOWN PA
3rd Male 46:08 ALEX PRICE 31 BETHLEHEM PA
4th Male 46:19 GREGORY JAINDL 27 MACUNGIE PA
Female 48:37 PAIGE WOOD 28 FLAGSTAFF AZ
2nd Female 52:03 ELLEN FERINGA 28 PHILADELPHIA PA
3rd Female 54:09 LAUREL MOYER 28 LOCK HAVEN PA
4th Female 54:13 AUTUMN SANDS 24 GREENBELT MD
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In this modern world of professional runners, televised marathons, and hundred-dollar racing shoes, Berwick, Pennsylvania’s Run for the Diamonds has the authenticity of an old boxing gym. A nine-mile race with a grueling two-mile uphill, contested on Thanksgiving since 1908, this is a throwback event that reflects the history of running in America.

Some of the world’s greatest runners have competed at Berwick. Boston legend Johnny Kelley said, “Except for the Boston and Olympic marathons, there is no race that I would rather win than Berwick.”

The first race was contested between the locals over unpaved roads and followed by a “referee” on horseback. The frontrunner in 1909 was a diminutive Hopi named Louis Tewanima, who became the race’s first star. (Although he was captured by the US Cavalry in 1906 and forced to attend Carlisle Indian School, Tewanima went on to win an Olympic silver medal for the United States.)

Berwick also attracted some of Finland’s greatest runners—Hannes Kolehmainen (the first “Flying Finn”) and Ville Ritola (the “Flying Wolf”), both of whom went on to win Olympic gold medals.



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