Madison Turkey Trot 5K
Madison Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Madison, WI, with entry fees from $12.99 to $36.99.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $12.99–$36.99
- Sport
- Running
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, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madison, WI
Population
275,568
as of 2023
City 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.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Madison Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Madison Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026