Magic City Turkey Trot
Magic City Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Minot, ND, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- Dakota Bark Park, Minot, ND
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Magic City Figure Skating Club is hosting the 12th annual Magic City Turkey Trot, a 1 mile fun run/walk and 5k run/walk. Whether you're a sprinter, a walker, or somewhere in between, this event is for you. So, lace up your running shoes, grab your leash, dust off that costume, and get ready to be part of a Thanksgiving morning tradition.
Join us Thursday, November 26th at 9am, Minot ND.
There will be free T-shirts for runners/walkers registered by November 13th. Costumed runners are encouraged! We will have a variety of prizes for our best dressed and most spirited runners! This event is chip-timed. Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome!
Pre-Registration packet pick up is Monday, November 23rd and Wednesday, November, 25th from 4:30-7pm in the lobby of the Maysa Arena. After the race, be sure to check the pie table for your bib number, to see if you have won one of our delicious pies! Sorry no refunds. Children 5 & under are free.
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
34°
Typical Low
16°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Minot Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
About Minot, ND
Population
47,922
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,729 ft
Nearest Airport
MOT
Minot International Airport · 1 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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58
Days to train
- Race
- Magic City Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Dakota Bark Park, Minot, ND
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Magic City Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026