
2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Buffalo, MN, with an entry fee of $38.
From the Organizer
Join us at the fourth annual 2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot 5k run/walk in downtown Buffalo, MN on Thursday, November 26th! This family-friendly and dog-friendly event is the best way to start your Thanksgiving holiday (strollers are encouraged for little ones and dogs must be leashed).
Check-In for the event will begin at 8:00 AM, with the run/walk starting at 8:45 AM.
- 🏃♂️ Adult registration (18+) is $38 through September 30th.
- On October 1st, the price jumps to $50 (gobble before the price wobbles!).
- Register by October 25th to guarantee your event shirt, breakfast from our local Forget Me Not Cafe, hot coffee and cider, swag, and a raffle ticket.
- Late birds (after Oct 25th) pay just $25, but no shirt will be included (a limited number of shirts will be available to purchase on event day).
- Little chicks (under 18) can register for $10 - this registration includes breakfast, hog coffee and cider, and swag; it does not include an event shirt or raffle ticket.
All proceeds for this years' event are being donated to YOUth Rising, a local organization which empowers families, schools, and community members to create environments that support healthy development from birth through adulthood, through education, community engagement, and youth leadership.
Weather
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
35°
Typical Low
19°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Buffalo 2ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
16,388
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,010 ft
Nearest Airport
STC
Saint Cloud Regional Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 38 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.
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2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026