Thurston Turkey Trot
Thurston Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Thurston, NE, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 115 S Main St., Thurston, NE
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, for the annual Thurston Turkey Trot. You can run or walk the 5K or 1-mile events—it's the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Both start at 8 a.m., so bring your family and friends for this fun community tradition!
Entry fee is $30 + RunSignUp registration fee. But hurry—price increases on Nov. 20. Your race fee includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, plus water, coffee, bananas, and Eileen's cookies at the finish line.
Proceeds benefit the Jeff and Carol Memorial Scholarship at Pender Public Schools, helping two graduating seniors each receive $1,000.
MEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD: 17:16 held by Addison Albin of Parkville, MO (Norfolk, NE native) set in 2018
WOMEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD - 19:17 held by Lisa Ryan from Sioux City, IA
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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
42°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
13%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Walthill 1e, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Thurston, NE
Nearest Airport
SUX
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field · 22 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 73 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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72
Days to train
- Race
- Thurston Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 115 S Main St., Thurston, NE
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Thurston Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026