2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K

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.

Date
November 26, 2026 (146 days to go)
Distance
5K · Other
Price
$20–$30
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Start your holiday season with this year's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k!

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

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K$30
Kids Fun Dash (1/2 Mile)$20

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

61°

Typical Low

40°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Texarkana, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 5:09 PMDaylight 10h 11m

Host City

About Texarkana, TX

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

146

Days to train

Race
2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
Date
November 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K?+
2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K is a running race held in Texarkana, Texas on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K?+
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Texarkana, Texas at 4303 N PARK ROAD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 26, 2026

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