Hawkeye Turkey Trot
Hawkeye Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Iowa City, IA, with entry fees from $5 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Thanksgiving Day is all about family, food, fun, football... and 5Ks! Come out to City Park for the first Hawkeye Turkey Trot, the only Thanksgiving Day 5K in Iowa City! Start your Thanksgiving off right with a fun 5K for the whole family before you indulge in a delicious Turkey Day meal!
The Herky Turkey Tot Trot race will begin after the conclusion of the 5K around the Iowa River Corridor Trail near Shelter #6 at City Park!
A portion of proceeds from the race will be given to the Food Bank of Iowa. Please also bring non-perishable food items to be donated on race day!
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
44°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Iowa City Muni Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Iowa City, IA
Population
75,264
as of 2023
City Elevation
662 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 109 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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126
Days to train
- Race
- Hawkeye Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Hawkeye Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026