NCYMCA's Pie Run
Middletown · starts 8:30 AM
5 mi3 miVirtual option
Usually 41°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$41
$50 from Nov 21
Rhode Island turkey trots 2026
3 races in Rhode Island on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM, entries start at $34. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Providence
Usually 37°F at 8 AM, feeling like 29°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 29°F and 51°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 9 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 7mph.
Coldest
15°F
2018, felt like 4°F
Warmest
53°F
2020, 8mph wind
Last year
42°F
2025, felt like 35°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K
Pawtucket · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 36°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 29°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$34
$36 from Nov 1
CORE + Giving 2026
Providence · starts 7:30 AM
5K
Usually 36°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: T-Shirt and String Bag!
$75
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Rhode Island turkey trot questions
- When are the Rhode Island turkey trots in 2026?
- All 3 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: CORE + Giving 2026 (Providence).
- Are there free turkey trots in Rhode Island?
- None of the 3 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K (Pawtucket) at $34.
- Which Rhode Island turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- None of the 3 we list goes past a 10K. 2 are 5Ks.
- Which Rhode Island turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 1 of 3 add a kids' dash or fun run: Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K (Pawtucket).
- Do Rhode Island turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 2 of 3 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K (Pawtucket), going from $34 to $36 on Nov 1.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Providence?
- At 8 AM it's usually 37°F, feeling like 29°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 15°F in 2018 to 53°F in 2020. It was at or below freezing in 9 of those years.
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