Madison Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K (Untimed) · 5K - Extended Online Registration & more
From the Organizer
Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Madison Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk.
Madison, WI
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website https://wisconsinruns.com/madisonturkeytrot.
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
41°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Uw Arboretum - Madison, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madison, WI
Population
275,568
as of 2023
Elevation
871 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Madison Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
171
Days to train
- Race
- Madison Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Madison Turkey Trot 5K?
- Madison Turkey Trot 5K is a running race held in Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison Turkey Trot 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin at 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Madison Turkey Trot 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Madison Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026