Baton Rouge Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $25–$50
From the Organizer
Celebrating its 38th year, the Turkey Trot returns to Downtown Baton Rouge on the morning of Thanksgiving 2024. This race is a local thanksgiving tradition – one that serves the community by keeping them active and fit through racing and by partnering with the March of Dimes as a fund-raiser to help their organization financially and by spreading the word about the work they do.
Come run, walk or jog the 5K or the 1 mile fun run with your family and friends and #earnyourturkey.
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
67°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lsu Ben-Hur Farm, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Baton Rouge, LA
Population
223,699
as of 2023
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 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 Baton Rouge Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
162
Days to train
- Race
- Baton Rouge Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Baton Rouge Turkey Trot?
- Baton Rouge Turkey Trot is a running race held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 368 Convention St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Baton Rouge Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Baton Rouge Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026