
Rigby Lake Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Rigby, ID.
The Turkey Trot is coming back to Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake if you are coming in from out of town)!! Grab your family and friends and your best holiday sweater and come hang out with us Thanksgiving Morning!
Thanksgiving Day | 9am
5K - Free Untimed Community Run (entrance fee is one can of food that will be donated to The Giving Cupboard in Rigby). We will also be accepting cash donations on site to support The Giving Cupboard
Location: Rigby Lake (Jefferson County Lake) West Parking Lot
Please register so we have an idea of how many people are coming!!! The race is untimed (there will be no official results).
If you bring your pup they need to be leashed at all times.
Bundle up, it will be chilly!
Course:
The race starts at the West Pavilion at Rigby Lake and will end in the Southeast Parking Lot :)
Sponsored by
Mountain Wave Swimming and Jefferson County Lake to benefit The Giving Cupboard
https://www.co.jefferson.id.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Jefferson-County-Lake-Campground-1
the Giving Cupboard – a Choice Food Pantry in Jefferson County
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
37°
Typical Low
22°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rigby, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
5,251
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,864 ft
Nearest Airport
IDA
Idaho Falls Regional Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Rigby Lake Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026