Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot
Bethany Beach · starts 9:00 AM
2 mi
Usually 47°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 39°F
Includes: Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
$30
$35 from Oct 26
Delaware turkey trots 2026
4 races in Delaware on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 9:00 AM. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Wilmington
Usually 38°F at 8 AM, feeling like 32°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 30°F and 54°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 4 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 11 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 3 of 20. Typical wind is 5mph.
Coldest
24°F
2018, felt like 14°F
Warmest
58°F
2020, 9mph wind
Last year
38°F
2025, felt like 30°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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Run for Pie 5K
Newark · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 39°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 32°F
$35
$40 on race day
Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5k & 1m
Rehoboth Beach · starts 9:00 AM
5K1 miKids' run
Usually 46°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 37°F
Thanksgiving Day MS Run
Wilmington
10K5KKids' run
Usually 38°F at 8 AM, feels like 32°F
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Delaware turkey trot questions
- When are the Delaware turkey trots in 2026?
- All 4 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 9:00 AM: Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot (Bethany Beach).
- Are there free turkey trots in Delaware?
- None of the 4 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot (Bethany Beach) at $30.
- Which Delaware turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 1 of 4: Thanksgiving Day MS Run (Wilmington).
- Which Delaware turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 2 of 4 add a kids' dash or fun run: Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5k & 1m (Rehoboth Beach) and Thanksgiving Day MS Run (Wilmington).
- Do Delaware turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 2 of 4 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot (Bethany Beach), going from $30 to $35 on Oct 26.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Wilmington?
- At 8 AM it's usually 38°F, feeling like 32°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 24°F in 2018 to 58°F in 2020. It was at or below freezing in 4 of those years.
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