Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k
Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Waverly, IA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come join us for the second annual Thanksgiving morning 5k Turkey Trot (And separate kids dash) run on the beautiful trails in Waverly, Iowa! This fun run will be a timed event with plenty of black coffee and hot chocolate to go around! A PORTION OF THE PROFITS will go to Waverly Cedar Valley Friends of The Family!
Join us for our second annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kids Dash! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The 5k includes:
- Great swag – custom race bib, designer shirt & finisher stocking cap!
- Overall finisher awards
- Delicious hot cocoa and coffee waiting at the finish line
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under.
*Register by 11/2 at midnight to be guaranteed a shirt for the 5k. Race is capped at 400 participants.
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
42°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterloo Muni Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waverly, IA
City Elevation
1,018 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k
Nov 26, 2026