Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 Makes Training Easy as 3-2-1

Peloton’s cross-training plan starts November 2 with three strength days, two cardio sessions, and one Scenic day every week

Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 brings Peloton’s pre-Thanksgiving cross-training plan back for a second year, starting Monday, November 2. Turkey Burn has grown into one of the biggest days on the Peloton calendar, with members around the world working out together before the holiday meal. This year’s countdown gives everyone a clear weekly plan to get there, and it follows a simple formula: three, two, one.

The Evolution of a Tradition

Turkey Burn started in 2014 as a single Thanksgiving class and has since become a global event. By 2017, it had set its first world record. Yoga and Meditation joined the lineup in 2019, and Fit Family classes followed in 2020 so kids could take part alongside their parents.

In 2022, Alex Toussaint and Matt Wilpers added Turkey Burn classes on the Tread and Row. The 2023 event set two world records and drew enough members to crash the Peloton platform. In 2024, Peloton introduced The Feast, a tag-team Strength class with six instructors. For more on the tradition, see Peloton’s Turkey Burn guide.

Peloton added its first countdown program in 2025, a multi-week cross-training plan with classes grouped by week in a dedicated collection. Read our coverage of last year’s Countdown to Turkey Burn classes for a look at how it came together. Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 marks the program’s second year.

What’s New for Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026

The Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 program keeps the cross-training focus and adds a repeatable weekly formula. Every week is as easy as three, two, one: three strength days, two cardio sessions, and one Scenic day.

Classes post to the Peloton schedule on set days, most at 6:30 a.m. ET, so members can take them alongside the community or follow along their way. Whether members plan to take The Feast or Turkey Burn on Thanksgiving, the countdown is designed to get them ready for the big day.

Peloton announced the program on Instagram on October 26. Classes start November 2, and the matching challenge runs through November 25, the day before Thanksgiving.

Your Weekly Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 Schedule

Here is how each week of the cross-training plan breaks down. Classes appear on the Peloton calendar at 6:30 a.m. ET on their scheduled day, making it easy to see what is next.

Week 1 Kickoff

The Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 program starts with Andy Speer on Monday, November 2, at 12 p.m. ET.

3 Strength Days

Strength makes up half of every week in the Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 plan. Each week includes:

• 2 Full Body days with Andy Speer
• 1 Core class with Zacharias Niedzwiecki

2 Cardio Sessions

Pick your favorite way to move. The choice of equipment keeps the Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 schedule open to members across Peloton hardware. Choose one for each session:

• Bike
• Tread
• Row

1 Scenic Day

Each week rounds out with a Scenic day, a change of pace from the strength and cardio work. In Week 1, the Scenic day falls on Saturday, November 7, with three Encore options at 6:30 a.m. ET. Choose one:

• 45 min Lake Tahoe Run
• 45 min Chicago Lakefront Trail Ride
• 30 min Bowman Lake Row

Earn the Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 Badge

Peloton is pairing the program with The Countdown to Turkey Burn Challenge. Complete at least 18 Countdown to Turkey Burn classes between November 2 and November 25 to earn the Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 badge.

Eighteen classes equals three full weeks of the 3-2-1 format. More than 2,500 members had already joined the challenge a week before it opens.

Join the Cross Training Team

For support along the way, Peloton is pointing members to its official Cross Training team in the Peloton App. The team offers expert guidance, progress tracking, and a place to share updates with others following the same cross-training plan. Its description says it blends cardio and strength to help members build endurance, power, and grit.

To join the team:

• Tap the Community button
• Navigate to the Teams tab
• Find the Cross Training team under Official Peloton teams
• Tap Join

Last year’s countdown introduced a new way to build toward Thanksgiving. Countdown to Turkey Burn 2026 makes that routine easier to follow, with the same 3-2-1 week from start to finish, classes scheduled on the Peloton calendar, and a badge waiting at the end. Members who stay consistent will reach Thanksgiving morning ready for whichever class they choose.

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