Iron Turkey
Iron Turkey is a running race on November 26, 2026 in El Paso, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Location
- Up and Running, El Paso, TX
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
18th Annual Iron Turkey
5k Run
Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Up and Running, 3233 N Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902
Registration fees
Until August 31 $30.00
Sept 1 – Sept 30 $35.00
Oct 1 – Oct 31 $40.00
Nov 1 – Nov 25 $45.00
Race is capped at 1000 entries
All participants receive a long sleeve technical t shirt
Finisher medals!
Trophies to the top three male and female, and age group awards 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over
Awesome refreshments at the finish line
Packet pick up at Up and Running
Tuesday 11/24 from 2-6 pm
Wednesday 11/25 10 -6 pm
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP
PROCEEDS BENEFIT UTEP FOOTBALL
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
63°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from El Paso Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About El Paso, TX
Population
678,147
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,680 ft
Nearest Airport
ELP
El Paso International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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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.
Running
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Iron Turkey
Nov 26, 2026