2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Texarkana, TX, featuring the 5K distance, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
From the Organizer
Community Healthcore Foundation presents its 13th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot on November 26th, 2026.
Community Healthcore is a non-profit agency that is the local Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authority for 9 counties in Northeast Texas, including Bowie, Cass, and Red River Counties. Community Healthcore provides mental health services to children and adults, programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and assisting homeless Veterans.
All proceeds from this FUNdraiser will go to the Community Healthcore Foundation to be used in various forms of client services, unmet needs, and other assistance without a funding source.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
The race will not be refunded due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
Events
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
61°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Texarkana, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
36,039
as of 2023
City Elevation
299 ft
Nearest Airport
TXK
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) · 5 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
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146
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026