# Turkey Trot Franklin with Kids' Turkey Chase > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 6:15 AM - Where: Turkey Trot Race Central, Cool Springs, 5000 Meridian Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067 - Ages: Kids' Turkey Chase for children; 5K/10K for all - Price: Kids Turkey Chase $15; 5K $45; 10K $50 (non-refundable) - Organizer: GraceWorks Ministries - Official page: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/129827/turkey-trot-franklin-benefiting-graceworks/register - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/turkey-trot-franklin-with-kids-turkey-chase--listing-e428a8b066981a021a08800b ## About GraceWorks' 27th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot draws more than 4,700 runners and walkers through the heart of Cool Springs in Franklin, with a 10K, a 5K run/walk and a Kids' Turkey Chase. The schedule starts with race-day registration at 6:15 am, the 10K at 7 am, the 5K at 8 am and the Kids' Turkey Chase at 9 am, so families can do the 5K together and then cheer the kids on. Strollers are allowed and welcome, and new pace corrals help families with little ones and slower walkers start comfortably. Race Central is at 5000 Meridian Blvd, where age-group awards and medals are handed out right after the race. Every registration supports GraceWorks' food, shelter and support services for local neighbors in need, and runners can also fundraise. Early VIP packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet Brentwood or Cool Springs with a 20% store discount. Registration fees are non-refundable. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Music City Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Waddle](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/music-city-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile-waddle--listing-8f825498f07cbb5e31865315) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Nissan Stadium · Paid · checked Oct 24. Run Nash's Music City Turkey Trot starts and finishes at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, on Thanksgiving morning. Families choose between a 5K run/walk and a 1 Mile… - [The Boulevard Bolt Thanksgiving 5-Mile Run/Walk](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/the-boulevard-bolt-thanksgiving-5-mile-run-walk--listing-11f934d552ad4185a9be11a5) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · St. George's Episcopal School · Paid · checked Oct 24. The Boulevard Bolt is Nashville's long-running Thanksgiving Day run and walk, now in its 33rd year, on a USATF-certified 5-mile course up and down Belle Meade Boulevard… - [Excel Swim School at Franklin Recreation Complex](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/excel-swim-school-at-franklin-recreation-complex--listing-8e041816e869db50f11dd2d5) — Session-based; class days and times listed in the online registration system. · Franklin Recreation Complex · Ages 3+ · Paid · checked Oct 24. Excel Aquatics runs Williamson County Parks & Recreation's learn-to-swim classes, including at the Franklin Recreation Complex indoor pool. Classes progress in levels toward… - [Turkey Day at the Discovery Center](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/turkey-day-at-the-discovery-center--listing-f6e6b008088e677d97c9797e) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro · With admission · checked Oct 24. On the day after Thanksgiving, the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring hosts Turkey Day, a DC+ Day of seasonal hands-on activities across the museum. Families follow the clues on… - [Battle of Franklin 162nd Anniversary Evening Tours](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/battle-of-franklin-162nd-anniversary-evening-tours--listing-602f8eb8765aaf096b15f956) — Sun, Nov 29 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Carter House, Franklin · Ages 6+ · From $30 · checked Oct 24. The Battle of Franklin Trust marks the 162nd anniversaries of the Battles of Spring Hill and Franklin with 60-minute guided evening tours that focus on the events of those nights… ## More for families - [This weekend in Nashville](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Nashville](https://grassyknees.com/nashville) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/nashville.md)