Thanksgiving Week in Arizona: Desert Wellness Done Right
There's something special happening in Arizona this Thanksgiving week that you need to know about. While most people are stressing about holiday travel and meal prep, the Valley's fitness community is showing up with events that make this week feel intentional, connected, and genuinely fun. I found some incredible Thanksgiving events on Sweatpals that Arizona needs to know about.
This isn't your typical pre-turkey workout guilt trip. These are the kind of gatherings that remind you what Thanksgiving is actually about—gratitude, community, and showing up for the people who make this desert feel like home. Here's what's happening across Arizona that'll make your holiday week unforgettable.
Saturday: Tennis, Running, and Giving Back
Saturday kicks off with two events that capture what Arizona's wellness scene does best. Phoenix Tennis Club is hosting TENNSGIVING NIGHT—because nothing says Thanksgiving prep like rallying with your crew under the desert sky. Phoenix Tennis Club knows how to throw an event that feels less like exercise and more like the social highlight of your week.
Later that evening, BLK AZ Run is putting on their Friendsgiving & Food Drive—the perfect combination of movement and meaning. BLK AZ Run has built a community that shows up with purpose, and this event is proof. You're not just running—you're contributing to something bigger than a single workout. You always leave feeling lighter, not just because you moved your body, but because you showed up for your community in a way that actually matters.
Sunday: The Turkey Trot That Gets It
Before Thanksgiving officially arrives, AZ Run Club is hosting their Sunday RC 5K Turkey Trot—and this isn't your average turkey trot. AZ Run Club brings the energy, the support, and the kind of crew that makes running feel less like a chore and more like the best way to spend a Sunday morning.
What you get from this run goes beyond crossing a finish line. It's the pre-holiday endorphins that carry you through the week. It's the reminder that Thanksgiving doesn't have to derail your routine—it can enhance it. When you're surrounded by people who prioritize movement and connection, staying active through the holidays becomes effortless.
Thanksgiving Day: Scottsdale Shows Up
On Thanksgiving morning, Revival Wellness is hosting the Scottsdale Turkey Trot | A Thanksgiving Wellness Event—because the best way to start Thanksgiving is with your wellness community. Revival Wellness understands that holidays are better when you start them by showing up for yourself and your people.
This is Thanksgiving morning done right. Move your body first, then enjoy the feast guilt-free. Start your day with people who get it, then head to your table knowing you already gave your body what it needed. This is wellness that doesn't pause for the holidays—it adapts and shows up anyway. This is movement with substance, community with heart.
Find Your Thanksgiving Week
If you want to make this Thanksgiving week feel more intentional, just open the Sweatpals app and see what's happening near you. Sweatpals makes it simple to discover the events and communities that turn ordinary holiday weeks into something memorable. You can RSVP, stay connected, and show up ready to make this week different.
Whether you're rallying at TENNSGIVING, running for a cause, hitting a Sunday 5K, or starting Thanksgiving Day with movement, Arizona's wellness community is ready for you. Your body, mind, and social life will thank you.