Turkey Trot 5K
Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Waterloo, IA, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo, IA
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Fast Track Racing Turkey Trot will return for its 3rd year! We hope to see you, your friends, and family on Thanksgiving Day. The first 500 registrants will receive a special 2026 beanie! Register before they are gone!
FREE 0-12 Tot Trot starts at 7:45am. Each Tot will receive a medal for their efforts!
FREE Ages 0-12 Tot Trot: 7:45am Start
5K: 8:00am Start
Course travels through beautiful George Wyth State Park.
Top 3 runners in each age group will receive a commemorative medal!
0-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Come start your Thanksgiving Day with us!
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
42°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterloo Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waterloo, IA
Population
66,947
as of 2023
City Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 94 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
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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
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Waterloo than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026