Celina Turkey Trot
Celina Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Celina, TX, with entry fees from $27.50 to $52.50.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 127 N. Ohio Street, Celina, TX
- Price
- $27.50–$52.50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Celina Turkey Trot presented by REX Real Estate brings more than just a race to Celina. It's a celebration of community, with music, running, and awards for the whole family. Dress up in your favorite Thanksgiving-themed costume, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Join us in Celina for Thanksgiving Day festivities including a 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk to prepare your body for a day of tradition!
A portion of our proceeds will benefit Lovepacs: the mission of Lovepacs is to engage communities to feed children in need as an expression of Love. We are proud to support this great organization.
For the 10K and 5K distances, awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female for the overall and masters categories. Also, age group awards, 3 deep, will be given for the following groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
PRIZE for BEST TURKEY COSTUME! Winner will get a family 4-pack to Miracle on 134th Street here in Celina.
Information
LOCATION: Downtown Celina, 127 N. Ohio Street, Celina, TX 75009
DATE: November 26, 2026
TIME: 7:45am (1-mile) and 8:30am (10K and 5K)
Packet Pick-Up:
Celina Police Department
3025 S Coit Road
Celina, TX 75009
Friday: November 20th 8:00am-5:00pm
Monday: November 23rd 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: November 24th10:00am - 7:00pm
What is the Holiday Bundle: The Epic Race Trilogy?
The Holiday Bundle 3 packages three of our most festive races into one epic experience. Register for all three events (Celina Turkey Trot, Grinch Gallop, and Resolution Run) together and unlock a special discounted price, plus exclusive bonus swag you won’t get anywhere else: a custom wooden running shoe plaque displaying your total 2026 race mileage, a one-of-a-kind keepsake to celebrate your accomplishment. It’s the perfect way to commit to the season, stay motivated, and collect some extra rewards along the way. Lace up, run the trilogy, and make your holiday race season legendary.
Your plaque will be available for pickup at the Resolution Run on January 1, 2027.
⚠️ Important: You must register for the Holiday Race Bundle before the Celina Turkey Trot to be eligible for the bundle benefits.
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
63°
Typical Low
41°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mckinney Municipal Airport, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Celina, TX
Population
27,141
as of 2023
City Elevation
763 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 32 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.
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Celina Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026