
28TH Annual
28th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Sparks, NV, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Sir Stuffy may look like the foreman of the year in his hard hat, but we'll leave the orange cones, jackhammers, and heavy equipment to the real construction crews! Thanks to the ongoing Sparks Boulevard widening project, our speedy 10K is taking another coffee break this year, but don't worry, it'll be back before you can say, "Road work ahead!"
In the meantime, we're keeping the Turkey Trot fun rolling with our classic 2-mile loop around the Marina. It's the perfect route for taking in the views, enjoying the holiday atmosphere, and working up an appetite for pumpkin pie. Need a few more miles before you earn that second helping of stuffing? Just keep trotting! One more lap... or two... and you've got yourself a custom-distance Turkey Trot.
To celebrate all the progress happening on Sparks Boulevard, we're inviting everyone to dress for the "job site." Break out your construction-themed gear—hard hats, safety vests, caution tape, tool belts, traffic cones (okay... maybe not actual traffic cones), or anything else that would make a construction crew do a double take. Our Special Events team will crown the participant with the most over-the-top construction outfit, and they'll hammer home a special prize. We can't wait to see your creative "work" in action!
RACE DAY:
2 MILE EVENT: Non-timed event
· Begins at 8:30am at the Marina Park Pavilion
· 1 clockwise lap around the Sparks Marina
Parking: Open parking will be available at the marina. Additional parking can be found next to Western Village, along the marina pathway.
Strollers & Dogs: We encourage the use of jogging strollers along the route of this family-friendly event. However, out of consideration for other participants, dogs will not be allowed on the course (except for registered and licensed service dogs).
Shirt & Event Information Pick Up and Week of Event Registration: November 23th - November 25th, 9am-9pm at Scheels
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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
52°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sparks, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
109,106
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,443 ft
Nearest Airport
RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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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28th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026