Chanhassen Turkey Trot

The Chanhassen Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving-morning run and walk in the west-metro community of Chanhassen, benefiting The Bond Between, a nonprofit animal rescue. It is a family- and pet-friendly tradition that lets participants get moving before their holiday meal while supporting a local cause. The event welcomes runners, walkers and families, and its neighborhood setting gives it a warm, community feel. Because proceeds support animal rescue, many participants bring the whole family, and leashed dogs are often part of the fun. It is a lighthearted, feel-good way to begin Thanksgiving with fresh air and a good deed. Paid registration is required and typically includes event perks; sign up online in advance, as Thanksgiving-morning events fill quickly. Dress for late-November Minnesota weather and plan to enjoy a friendly, festive start to the holiday.