5TH Annual
5th Annual Turkey Day 5k
5th Annual Turkey Day 5k is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Kasson, MN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (113 days to go)
- Location
- 13 West Main Street, Kasson, MN
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Family friendly run/walk on Thanksgiving morning hosted by The Main Alternative in Kasson, MN. Burn some calories before you go eat a big meal. Bloody Mary's and Screwdrivers available for participants 21+ after the run/walk to help get you ready for family time! Water, coffee and hot chocolate will be provided by the Dodge County Salvation Army. Post race snacks will also be available to participants.
The 5k and 2.5k both use the 5k link. You pick your distance!
All race registration proceeds, and any extra donations will be split and donated directly to the Food Shelf in Kasson to help feed individuals and families in Dodge County and to the Dodge County Salvation Army! Neighbors helping neighbors! Come out and support your community and meet some new friends along the way!
Costumes are DEFINITELY ENCOURAGED! After the race while we're enjoying beverages, we will have a Costume Contest (the winner gets a special prize) as well as some drawings for fun prizes!
Race t-shirts will be given to participants who register by November 10, 2025, at NOON! Shirt sizes range from Youth Medium to Adult XXXL. If you are not registered by November 10, 2025, at NOON you will NOT be guaranteed a t-shirt. Be sure to sign up ASAP!
We look forward to another successful year of the Turkey Day 5k/2.5k and can't wait to see you all out there!
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
37°
Typical Low
19°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Byron 4north, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kasson, MN
Population
6,964
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,243 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 64 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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113
Days to train
- Race
- 5th Annual Turkey Day 5k
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 13 West Main Street, Kasson, MN
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5th Annual Turkey Day 5k
Nov 26, 2026