
Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska) is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Omaha, NE.
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 ;)
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.
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.
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
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.
Population
488,197
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,085 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)
Nov 26, 2026