Turkey Trot and Fun Run
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 5900 SW 61st Street, Topeka, KS
- Distance
- 5K and Fun Run Turkey Trot USD437 Staff and Students · Turkey Trot and Fun Run Community Entry
From the Organizer
Please join us on November 22nd to walk, run, skip, hop, roll or stroll a 5K to kick off Thanksgiving Break!
There will also be a shorter Fun Run so everyone can participate!
Stay and enjoy offerings from local food trucks as well as cheer on your school’s mascot as they race for the glory at 10:15!
Members of PTOs from every elementary school in USD437 have collaborated to put on this fun event for the kids and community! All funds raised will be divided amongst the schools equally.
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
53°
Typical Low
30°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Topeka - Nws, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Topeka, KS
Population
126,103
as of 2023
Elevation
945 ft
Nearest Airport
MHK
Manhattan Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 56 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 Turkey Trot and Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
166
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Trot and Fun Run
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 5900 SW 61st Street, Topeka, KS
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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.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Turkey Trot and Fun Run?
- Turkey Trot and Fun Run is a running race held in Topeka, Kansas on November 21, 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 Turkey Trot and Fun Run?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas at 5900 SW 61st Street, Topeka, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Turkey Trot and Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Turkey Trot and Fun Run
Nov 21, 2026