JNF 5K Turkey Trot
JNF 5K Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Rensselaer, IN, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (63 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Gobble, Wobble & Run! Thanksgiving Day
Before you gobble up the turkey, gobble up a few miles! Join us for a festive Turkey Trot 5K that’s all about kicking off Thanksgiving with a little movement, a lot of fun, and plenty of community spirit.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a speedy walker, or just here to earn your pumpkin pie, this 5K is the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving morning. Bring your family, grab your friends, lace up those sneakers, and get ready to run, walk, trot, or wobble your way to the finish line!
Every registered participant will receive a Turkey Trot T-shirt, with winner and age-group awards for those looking to add a little friendly competition to their morning. And because no Turkey Trot is complete without a little post-race fuel, snacks and water will be waiting for you at the finish line.
Come for the 5K. Leave with a little extra room for Thanksgiving dinner. 😉
So grab your flock and join us for a Thanksgiving tradition in the making!
This year, all donations are going to the Jasper Newton Foundation Community Funds - and every dollar will be tripled! $1 becomes $3 with your race registration AND any donations you make. These funds are used for foundation community grants for local nonprofits each year.
**You MUST Register by 11/5 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Run. Trot. Gobble. Repeat.
7:30 am CST - Registration
8:00 am CST - START
Events
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
28°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rensselaer, 3 mi from the venue.
About Rensselaer, IN
City Elevation
725 ft
Nearest Airport
LAF
Purdue University Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Waiting For?
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63
Days to train
- Race
- JNF 5K Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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JNF 5K Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026