Ellis County TURKEY TROT
Ellis County TURKEY TROT is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Waxahachie, TX, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (116 days to go)
- Location
- 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
4th Annual Thanksgiving Morning Fun Run – 5K, 10K & 8 Miler
Kick off your holiday with our festive 4th Annual 5K, 10K and 8 miler RUN / WALK on Thanksgiving morning! We’ll be trotting along at Getzendaner Park Trail—and you're invited to join the fun!
🦃 Race Day Details
📍 Location: Getzendaner Park Trail
🕖 Race Start: 6:45 AM
🕕 Shirt & Medal Pickup: 6:00 AM
💰 Registration: Just $35
This event is all about family, fun, and fitness. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking off pie in advance, everyone’s welcome—from seasoned runners to little gobblers in strollers!
🎽 Every participant gets a commemorative shirt and medal!
(Please register before November 5th to receive shirt and medal)
Come out, dress festive if you like, and let’s make this a Thanksgiving tradition worth trotting for!
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
62°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waxahachie, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waxahachie, TX
Population
43,591
as of 2023
City Elevation
587 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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116
Days to train
- Race
- Ellis County TURKEY TROT
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX
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About This Sport
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Ellis County TURKEY TROT
Nov 26, 2026