51ST Annual
Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot
Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Paris, TX, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (132 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Gobble Gobble—it’s the 51st Annual Paris, TX Turkey Trot at the Love Civic Center sports pavilion!
Join us for a feather-flappin’ good time as we celebrate 51 years of fun, fitness, and giving back!
Each year, a portion of the proceeds goes to a local charity.
Early birds will hit the pavement bright and early on Thanksgiving morning at the Love Civic Center—because nothing says “Turkey Day” like earning that extra slice of pie!
Race Day Details:
Registration opens at 7:00 AM
Race starts at 7:50 AM (Kid's Fun Run)
Day-of registration: $40
Award ceremony will start approximately at 9:20am for both events (5K & 2M Prediction Walk/Run). Please check online results at RSU and verify your time is correct before the Award Ceremony.
*Participants registering after Friday, November 20th @ 6:00 pm race packets will not be available until race morning Thursday November 26th @ 7:00 am. All participants who registered before 11/20/2026 6:00 pm can pick up their race packet on Monday November 23rd & Tuesday November 24th at PARIS FITNESS and AQUATICS from 8am - 8pm. No packet pickup will be allowed on Wednesday November 25th. *
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paris, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paris, TX
Population
24,678
as of 2023
City Elevation
585 ft
Nearest Airport
TXK
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) · 90 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 95 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.
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132
Days to train
- Race
- Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026