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Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
Grand Prairie Turket Trot 5K · Lil' Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run · Grand Prairie Turkey Trot Virtual
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From the Organizer

Join Us for the 5th Annual Grand Prairie Turkey 5K and Virtual Race!

Lace up your running shoes and take part in our exciting event, perfect for the whole family. Whether you prefer running or walking, or simply soaking up the lively atmosphere, you're sure to have a great time. Register doing the Early Price and save 🤑

For those who can't attend in person, join us virtually! Registration includes a special race  T-Shirt and a finisher's medal for all participants.

 Make sure to grab a slice of delicious sweet potato or pumpkin pie before leaving the finish line.

T-SHIRT: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

T-SHIRT cutoff November 13th. 

Youth 1K Fun Run/Walk (Ages 5–12)The Youth 1K is the perfect way for kids to join the Thanksgiving fun! Designed for young runners and walkers ages 5–12, this course is safe, easy to follow, and full of encouragement along the way.

Whether your child is racing for a personal best, jogging with a friend, or enjoying their first official race—this 1-mile event is all about movement, confidence, and fun.

Parents are welcome to run or walk alongside their child.

What Youth Participants Receive:
Race bib (untimed)
Finisher award (not a medal)
Snacks at the finish line
Access to the post-race festivities
Give your kids a healthy, active start to Thanksgiving morning!

VOLUNTEER WITH US

-Packet pickup: Arrive at race location no later than 6:15 am to help give out race packets and shirts.

-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.

-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.

Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!

PACKET PICKUP:

Pre-Packet Pickup:
Location: Epic Nutrition 

3154 State Hwy 161 Suite 630, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Date: November 24th 2026

Time: 3pm-6pm

Race Day Schedule: November 26th 
7:00 am - Packet Pickup & Registration
7:30 am – Warm Up
7:45 am – 1K Youth Fun Run
8:00 am – 5K Start
9:15 am – 5K AWARDS
9:30 am- Course Closes

You can pick up packets for up to 5 participants at a time!

AWARDS

Overall Male & Female

Age Group:

10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

 

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold.  For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.

In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.

If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director. 

We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans. 

A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.

Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions. 

Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.

If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details

Who's you're favorite charity? We would love to consider your charity in the our future events.

Events

Grand Prairie Turket Trot 5K8 AMRegister →
Lil' Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run7:45 AMRegister →
Grand Prairie Turkey Trot Virtual8 AMRegister →

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

64°

Typical Low

41°

Chance of Rain

18%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Joe Pool Lake, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:09 AMSunset 5:24 PMDaylight 10h 15m

Host City

About Grand Prairie, TX

Population

198,564

as of 2023

Elevation

524 ft

Nearest Airport

DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 14 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

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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Race
Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K
Date
November 26, 2026

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K?
Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K is a running race held in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Grand Prairie, Texas at Mike Lewis Park, Grand Prairie, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 26, 2026

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