Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Thanksgiving Turkey Trot RUN (Run or Run Walk) · Thanksgiving Turkey Trot WALK (walk only, no running)
From the Organizer
Gobble, gobble!!! Calling all TURKEYS!
Join us for our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Shadyside Lake!
Registration is online or the day of only and starts at 7:15 AM. Registration is $5 (No shirt)
ALL Proceeds will go to Outfitters! Outfitters provides new and gently used clothing to school age children in need. Last year we provided over 1100 children in Madison County with a weeks worth of clothing absolutely free.
https://outfittersclothes.org/
Activity Center at Shadyside Park (next to the Pickleball courts)
Walkers and runners start at the same time (8 AM)
Walkers complete 1 lap (approximately 2.64 miles).
Runners complete 2 laps (approximately 5.28 miles).
Please bring your own hydration and nutrition as water and energy will not be provided on the course.
Top Male and Female Runners and Walkers will win special prizes as well as pies and other great items given out as well!
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
46°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anderson Sewage Plt.
Host City
About Anderson, IN
Population
54,930
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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
- Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk?
- Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk is a running race held in Anderson, Indiana 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 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Anderson, Indiana at 829 Alexandria Pike, Anderson, IN 46012, Anderson, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk
Nov 26, 2026