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Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)

Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska) is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Omaha, NE.

Date
November 26, 2026 (15 days to go)
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

A Thanksgiving Day Tradition for a Good Cause!

Perfect for a family outing, the Memorial Park Turkey Trot is one of Omaha's longest-running Thanksgiving day races. Runners, walkers, and everyone in between are more than welcome to participate. To enter, simply bring 5 cans of food or a monetary donation, all of which will be given to the Food Bank for the Heartland.

Unofficial bonus points to those who wear a costume ;)

Location

Meet us at the Memorial Park Roundabout on Thanksgiving Day at 9AM! Parking is available around the roundabout, or on the streets in the neighborhood to the north of the Park. 

Route

The Trot will begin from the Memorial Park Monument. Runners and walkers will take off east around the roundabout and hang a right on Underwood Avenue. They will then loop around the entire park once for a 2.5K or twice for 5K. See the exact route below.

Info

Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
Time: 9AM
Location: Memorial Park Roundabout
Distance: 5K run or 2.5K walk
Price: Bring canned food or a monetary donation

Events

Memorial Park Turkey Trot

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

45°

Typical Low

26°

Chance of Rain

21%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Omaha Eppley Airfield, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:25 AMSunset 4:57 PMDaylight 9h 32m

About Omaha, NE

Population

488,197

as of 2023

City Elevation

1,085 ft

Nearest Airport

OMA

Eppley Airfield · 7 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

15

Days to train

Race
Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)
Date
November 26, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)?
Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska) is a running race held in Omaha, Nebraska 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 Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska at Robert H Storz Dr.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)

Nov 26, 2026

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