Albuquerque Turkey Trot
Albuquerque Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM, with entry fees from $12 to $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (117 days to go)
- Price
- $12–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2025 Albuquerque Turkey Trot will take place at Balloon Fiesta Park.
- Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration - 7:30am
- Tot Trot - 8:15am
- Little Turkey 1 Mile - 8:30am
- Warmup (lead by 2020 and 2024 Olympian) - 8:50am
- 10k Run - 9:00am
- 5k Run/Walk 9:05am
- Top 3 Overall Awards and Raffle Giveaway - 10:15am
- Age Group Awards to be picked up at timing tent
GETTING TO THE PARK AND PARKING
PARKING- Please park at the general parking (northeast lot) at the Balloon Fiesta Park -Enter via San Mateo (see map below). You WILL NOT be allowed to enter the park from Balloon Museum Drive, ENTER only via Balloon Fiesta Parkway via San Mateo. Once parked, walk south towards the Sid Cutter Pavilion through the pedestrian gate. There will be volunteers to guide you.
*There are no refunds for this event.
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
53°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Corrales, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albuquerque, NM
Population
562,488
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,979 ft
Nearest Airport
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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117
Days to train
- Race
- Albuquerque Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Albuquerque Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026