If you’re like the rest of us and plan on eating way too much over the next couple months, consider getting in some extra exercise these fun holiday runs in Austin! Not only will you burn off the holiday calories, but these races are also great way to enjoy time with your friends and family during Christmas time in Austin.

Burn off those extra calories and spend more time with loved ones while supporting great causes at these holiday runs in Austin. If you're not able to join, you can always support these causes by donating online. Every bit helps!

Find more events happening around Christmas in Austin by registering on 512area, your free guide to everything going on in the Austin area.

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Pfeathered Pfun Run 5K Fun Run

on Thursday, 24 Nov, 2022 2:30 PM
at 18216 Weiss Ln
18216 Weiss Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Attending Interested

The 2022 Pfeatherd Pfun Run 5k Fun Run is happening on Thursday, November 24th, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at 18216 Weiss Lane. Come and celebrate Thanksgiving with thousands of others on this day; it should be interesting. This run gives you a great opportunity to burn off the holiday calories. You can choose to either run for 3 miles or 6 miles; it depends on how hungry you want to be during dinner. If you are far from the venue, a virtual run is available, so do not be left out. The tickets for this run start at $40.

Run Off the Turkey Trot Thanksgiving 5K/10K/13.1 VR Run AUSTIN

on Saturday, 26 Nov, 2022 5:00 AM
at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719
Attending Interested

Come and burn off the holiday calories through this running event happening during Thanksgiving. This is a virtual run, so you can create your schedule for running. You'll get a perfect swag bag and virtual packet for participating. You will be sent a T-shirt and a Thanksgiving-themed medal if you want full packets. You'll also get 12 digital tools to make your run successfully. Many other goodies await you for participating in this run, and it's also perfect for keeping fit.

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

on Thursday, 24 Nov, 2022 6:00 AM
at The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704
Attending Interested

Running is a great way to start your Thanksgiving, so Long Center in Austin has prepared this event for you. You can opt for the 5-mile run or 1-mile walk that will work up your Thanksgiving appetite. You can compete with the running gurus of Austin or engage in a relaxed holiday jog with the kids. Either way, the goal is the same – To burn off holiday calories!

Travisso Turkey Trot

on Thursday, 24 Nov, 2022 8:00 AM
at Travisso
2437 Travisso Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641
Attending Interested

Come to the annual Travisso Turkey Trot to burn off the holiday calories. This 5K run is best performed with family and friends, so tag them along. There are prizes to be won!