4 Easy Steps to Host Your Own Family Turkey Trot

Looking for a fun, active, and meaningful way to start your Thanksgiving Day? Hosting a family turkey trot might just become your favorite new tradition! Whether you’re a family of avid runners or professional loungers, this DIY event is all about creating memories, moving together, and, of course, matching t-shirts.

The best part? There’s a Turkey Trot in a Box that makes it super easy. Each kit includes custom t-shirts, race bibs, and a finish line ribbon—so you can focus on the fun instead of the planning.

Here’s how to host your very own family turkey trot in 4 simple steps:

Step 1: Order Your Turkey Trot in a Box

Start by grabbing a Turkey Trot Kit for your crew. The kit includes everything you need to make it feel official:

• Matching t-shirts in a variety of sizes (because what’s cuter than the whole family in turkey gear?)

• Race bibs to pin on before the big event (with space to write your own silly “runner name” or number)

• A finish line ribbon for those epic photo finishes

Pro tip: Order early so you can get the perfect fit for everyone—from Grandpa to the littlest gobbler.

Step 2: Plan Your “Course” (or Don’t)

You don’t need a big park or trail—your turkey trot can be as fancy or as low-key as you like:

• Walk around the block

• Do laps around the backyard

• Or just jog from the porch to the mailbox and back (hey, it counts!)

Make it work for everyone in the family. Wheelchairs, wagons, strollers, and four-legged family members are all welcome. The goal isn’t to win—it’s to have a great time together.

Step 3: Make It a Whole Event

Once the trot is done, keep the fun going:

• Give out silly awards like “Best Gobble,” “Fastest Toddler,” or “Most Dramatic Finish”

• Set up a photo booth with Thanksgiving props

• Hand out snacks, cider, or coffee at your “Finish Line Lounge”

Then, kick back in your matching t-shirts and soak in that post-trot glow. Bonus: Everyone will feel a little better about that second slice of pie later!

Step 4: Celebrate Being Together

More than anything, your family turkey trot is about spending time together—moving, laughing, and making new memories. It doesn’t matter how far you go or how fast you run. What matters is showing up, having fun, and enjoying each other’s company.

So after the trot? Stay in your cozy matching shirts, turn on the parade or a football game, and relax. You’ve earned it.

Ready to Trot?

Whether it's your first trot or your fifth, hosting your own family turkey trot is a fun, meaningful way to kick off Thanksgiving. With your Turkey Trot in a Box Kit in hand and a crew ready to laugh and lounge, you’ll start the holiday with joy—and maybe a new tradition.

So lace up, pin on those bibs, and get trotting. Happy Thanksgiving!