2026 Calvary Turkey Trot
2026 Calvary Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Alexandria, LA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Event Schedule:
Online Registration will stay open until the race starts, or you can still register in person at packet pickup or the morning of the race!
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Packet Pickup - Calvary Baptist Church
Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
7:00am - 7:45am - Packet Pickup - Start Line
8:00am - 1 Mile Race Start
8:30am - 5K Race Start
Awards Ceremony - Immediately following the 5K Race
Awards given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Overall Male and Female, and for individual Age Groups in both the 5k and 1 Mile Races.
(5k Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over)
(1 Mile Age Groups: 5 & under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-17, 18 & over)
Registrations received on or before 11:59pm on Sunday, November 15, 2025, will receive a shirt in their preferred size at packet pickup. Late and Race day registrants may receive a shirt as long as any extras in their preferred size are available, but there are no guarantees - so sign up early! Refreshments will be provided to all participants at the finish.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alexandria 5 Sse, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alexandria, LA
Population
44,566
as of 2023
City Elevation
80 ft
Nearest Airport
AEX
Alexandria International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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80
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Calvary Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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2026 Calvary Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026