Turkey Trot Registration Software for the Biggest Running Day of the Year

Thanksgiving Day 5Ks, 1-mile family fun runs, walks, kids’ dashes, virtual turkey trots, and multi-location trots all run on RunSignup. Events range from small-town races of a few dozen runners to charity races with thousands of participants. In 2025, the average turkey trot on RunSignup had 1,260 participants.

Turn on groups and teams so families can sign up together, then add age-based pricing so kids’ discounts apply automatically at checkout, with no coupon code needed. You can also set group discounts, such as a reduced price for families of three or more, or make your youngest participants free.

Yes. RunSignup’s giveaway tool tracks shirt sizes and inventory in real time as people register, so your count is accurate on race morning. You can also sell add-ons like hats or long sleeves during registration and open a standalone store for spectators.

You can keep online registration open right up to the start and use RaceDay On-Site Registration for walk-ups, with data syncing instantly to your participant list. The free RaceDay CheckIn App lets volunteers check in runners by QR scan or search and assign bibs on the spot, which keeps packet pickup lines short.

Yes. Add a donation step and checkout checkbox to registration, support one charity or several, and give individuals and teams their own peer-to-peer fundraising pages. Donations have a flat 4% processing fee, which you can absorb, pass on, or ask donors to cover. In 2025, 76% of Thanksgiving Day races supported at least one nonprofit.

RunSignup’s registration, website, email, and RaceDay tools are free, with no contracts or subscriptions. The only cost is a processing fee, typically covered by participants: 6% + $1 for carts under $250, with lower fees for more expensive registrations. Free events are free.