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Rigby Lake Turkey Trot

Rigby Lake Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Rigby, ID.

Date
November 26, 2026 (45 days to go)
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

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

mountainwaveswimming.com

https://www.co.jefferson.id.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Jefferson-County-Lake-Campground-1

the Giving Cupboard – a Choice Food Pantry in Jefferson County

 

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

37°

Typical Low

22°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Rigby, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:35 AMSunset 4:53 PMDaylight 9h 18m

About Rigby, ID

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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45

Days to train

Race
Rigby Lake Turkey Trot
Date
November 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rigby Lake Turkey Trot?
Rigby Lake Turkey Trot is a running race held in Rigby, Idaho 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 Rigby Lake Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Rigby, Idaho at 490 N 4000 E. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Rigby Lake Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Rigby Lake Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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