Rochester Turkey Trot 5K
Rochester Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Rochester, MN, with entry fees from $12.99 to $64.99.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $12.99–$64.99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Rochester Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. Everyone gets a donut at the finish line!
Rochester, MN
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website MNRuns.com
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
36°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, MN
Population
121,638
as of 2023
City Elevation
989 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 70 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rochester Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Rochester Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Rochester Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026