Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run
Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Belton, TX, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Location
- 700 Veterans Way, Belton, TX
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Turkey Trot Fun Run!
Bring the family (both humans & K-9s!) to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on November 21, 2026 & run or walk our First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run! The course will begin at the Western Pavilion (visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road) and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trails.
This is also a youth-centered community event. We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day! We're even holding a T-shirt Design Contest! The front of the race t-shirt will feature the winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students!
Registration Fees
1 Sept - 4 Oct: Early Bird $35
5 Oct - 20 Nov: $40
Day of Race: $45
T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by 30 October 2026.
T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced. Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion (next to the Belton Christian Youth Center).
Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM.
RACE DAY
Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas.
The race will begin at 9:00 AM.
MEDAL CATEGORIES
Medals will be given to the top 3 male & female in each category:
•Adults 18+ •High School •Middle School •Elementary School
We will also have a SPECIAL CATEGORY of Human/K-9 Team and will award the top 3 placements.
*Competing K-9s MUST be leashed & walk/run the event. Use of a pet stroller or carrier will disqualify the team.
For safety purposes, ALL canines attending the event MUST be leashed, or in a pet stroller or carrier.
RAFFLES & CANNED FOOD DRIVE EVENT
We will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win!
Our Canned Food Drive will benefit Heart & Hands Ministries for the holiday season. You will receive 1 FREE Raffle Ticket for every 2 canned goods donated.
PROCEEDS
All proceeds from this fun run will go to the Salado VFW Auxiliary/VFW Post 12235 to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community.
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
67°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillhouse Hollow Dam, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Belton, TX
Population
23,769
as of 2023
City Elevation
532 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 21 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 61 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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- Race
- Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 700 Veterans Way, Belton, TX
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Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run
Nov 21, 2026