Ellis County TURKEY TROT
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Other
- Price
- $35
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.
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- Race
- Ellis County TURKEY TROT
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ellis County TURKEY TROT?
- Ellis County TURKEY TROT is a running race held in Waxahachie, Texas 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 Ellis County TURKEY TROT?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Waxahachie, Texas at 400 S Grand Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ellis County TURKEY TROT?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ellis County TURKEY TROT
Nov 26, 2026