16th Annual Lake Sunapee Turkey Trot, Sunapee, November 24
Work off some of the post-Thanksgiving calories with this Lake Sunapee tradition. Grab your family and friends, throw on a costume (optional) and make this event part of your Thanksgiving escapades. Kids are also invited to run a 1K Chicken Run down Lake Avenue and every participant will receive a medal. sunapeeturkeytrot.com

Dover Turkey Trot, Dover, November 24
This 5K race is designed for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. This fun-filled community event benefits Garrison School PTA and is the final race of the Dover Race Series. doverturkeytrot.com

Seacoast Rotary's Annual 5K Turkey Trot, Portsmouth, November 24
Held each year on Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 a.m. sharp, starting at Pierce Island in Portsmouth and ending at Strawbery Banke. More info here.

Fisher Cats Thanksgiving 5K, Manchester, November 24
The Fisher Cats are sponsors of this fun event, and your registration includes one free ticket to the Fisher Cats opening game, personalized bib, free race photos and finish line video. The first 1,500 registrants will also receive a free race T-shirt. millenniumrunning.com 

Nashua's Great Gobbler Thanksgiving Day 5K:, Nashua, November 24
Begins at 8 a.m. at the Nashua High School South Track, 36 Riverside St. More info here.

Windham Turkey Trot, Windham, November 24
The run starts at 9 a.m. outside of 70 Blossom Road. You can "trot" either the 3- or 5-mile route. More info here.

Amherst Trot Off Your Turkey 5K. Amherst, November 24
The flat, scenic course begins and ends at the Amherst Village Green and includes a one-mile fun run. The 5K starts at 10 a.m., and the fun run starts at 9:30 a.m. More info here.