Lincoln Lutheran Turkey Trot is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Lincoln, NE, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
A Thanksgiving season Lincoln Lutheran staff, student, family, supporter and alumni fellowship event and fun run. Gather to enjoy one another this Thanksgiving Season! Run or walk 2 miles (or don’t - just visit with friends). Both a kids “campus lap” (approx 0.5 miles) and a 2 mile running course race will be offered. ALL proceeds benefiting Lutheran TF!
Can’t make it? There’s a virtual option too. Get the shirt, support the cause, run on your own!
Run, walk, race your kids or just spend the morning catching up with friends! We’ll have coffee, hot cocoa and perhaps some pre-race donuts in the gym to enjoy time visiting with friends.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21st, 2026
WHERE: Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School, 1100 N 56th St, Lincoln, NE
RACE TIMES: 8:30 a.m. - Kids “Campus Lap”
8:45 a.m. - 2 mile
Anytime - Virtually
*We won’t be providing official timing or awards, but WILL have clock on ya! - It’s a fun run, fundraiser and alumni gathering!
WHO: Everyone
WHAT’S IT COST:
- 2 mile race - $35 per entry
- “Virtual” (get the shirt, support the program, walk/run on own) - $30 per entry
- Kids “Campus Lap” - $20 per entry
ALL Entries include long-sleeve event t-shirt*)
Sizes Available: YM, YL, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
* Only Registrations submitted by 8 am on 11/9 will be guaranteed a shirt.
DON’T WANT TO RUN or WALK BUT WANT TO SUPPORT $$$: Yup, you can pay us NOT to run!!!! Running isn't for everyone! Maybe you're stuck at home preparing the turkey! SO…there’s a DONATE LINK TOO! The Warriors appreciate the support!
BIB (and shirt) PICK-UP: Lincoln Lutheran Gym beginning at 7:45 a.m. day of.
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
48°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lincoln 8 Ene, 4 mi from the venue.
Population
291,932
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,159 ft
Nearest Airport
LNK
Lincoln Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Lincoln Lutheran Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026