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The Thankful 4... 5K and Fun Run is a Thanksgiving morning race series. Its original four-mile run is based at NorthWood High School in Nappanee, Indiana, starting at 8:00 AM. This flagship event has drawn crowds of nearly 1,000 runners. A Colorado edition also runs at 8:00 AM from Golden High School in Golden, Colorado, attracting local friends and families annually. The series originated as I’m Thankful Four and evolved into a Thanksgiving gathering honoring Kelsey Mikel after her passing in a car accident. All event proceeds support the Kelsey Mikel Memorial Foundation, which grants scholarships to high school students. The foundation has awarded 39 scholarships totaling over $111,000, making the race a holiday run and a fundraiser with a distinct local mission.

The Rocket City Marathon is a race weekend in Huntsville, Alabama, centered on a Sunday marathon concluding inside the Von Braun Center. The Huntsville Track Club has organized this event for over forty years. It also offers an early-start marathon for participants anticipating a finish time of six to seven hours, a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and a 1 Mile Family Run/Walk.

The Huntsville City FC Holiday 5K and 10K is a December running event in Huntsville, Alabama. Both races begin at 4 p.m. at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. The event is managed by Fleet Feet and offers 5K and 10K distances. A walking option is available for those seeking a holiday outing without a timed competition. The finish provides the event's soccer-club atmosphere, as runners conclude on the pitch inside Joe Davis Stadium. This is the race's fourth annual running. Packet pickup is at Fleet Feet in Jones Valley. Participants receive finish-line refreshments, and food and drinks are available afterward for those remaining.

Frozen Trash Panda directs runners onto the trails of Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, offering a 10K and a half marathon. This is the second event in RunningLane Events' Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, with a limit of 400 participants. The race is designed for trail runners of various skill levels, anticipating winter temperatures typically ranging from 30°F to 50°F. The course features mountain park trails with bluff overlooks, creek crossings, and waterfalls. Aid stations will provide water, Gatorade, Coke, GU, pretzels, M&M's, and granola bars. As the race is cupless, runners must bring a handheld bottle, pack, or reusable cup. Participants receive a short-sleeve race shirt and a finisher award; the shirt design is consistent throughout the series. Following the race, participants can enjoy complimentary Marco's Pizza.

The Rolling Hills Trail Race begins near the Campbellsville United Methodist Church pavilion in Campbellsville, Tennessee. This community is located north of Pulaski on Highway 166. It is a yearly trail and grass-surface race held on the last Saturday in April, featuring a 10K, a 5K, and a Kids 1 Mile Run. Race-day registration is available in the morning; the children's race starts first, followed by the 10K and 5K which begin concurrently. The courses traverse the rolling countryside of Giles County, avoiding pavement. The 5K consists of a 1.32-mile out-and-back segment and a 1.78-mile loop. The 10K follows the same route and includes an additional turnaround loop distinct from the finish. The Kids 1 Mile Run is a straightforward out-and-back course. Awards are presented after the children's race and again after the 10K and 5K. The event is structured for local runners, families, and participants seeking a brief yet uneven trail challenge.