
From the Organizer
Start your Thanksgiving Day with a joyful trot through Verrado's charming streets and scenic trails. It's a perfect way for families to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and build lasting memories before the big meal.
With 2025 fully sold out, early access is highly recommended.
The Verrado Turkey Trot is powered by: RUNBIC An Athletic Events Company. RUN / CYCLE / +
Race Day Thursday November 26th, 2026.
Registration is limited to 900 participants—secure your spot today!
Packet Pick Up: Monday, November 23rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Wednesday, November 25th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Packet Pick Up Location: TBD
Race-day (will-call) pickup is limited. Starting at 6:15AM to 7:10AM
Race Day Packet Pick Up Will Be Limited: Starting at 6:15AM to 7:10AM. Packets will NOT be handed out after 7:10AM, NO EXCEPTIONS. We highly encourage everyone to picket up their packets the day before the race as per the assigned date and time to do so.
Start Times: 5K - 8:00AM / 1 Mile - 8:10AM
First 900 participants will receive a Race Bib and a Finisher Medal.
This event is designed to be family-friendly and community-oriented, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day out with your loved ones.
No pets are allowed to participate in the run!
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Litchfield Park, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
99,844
as of 2023
Elevation
994 ft
Nearest Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Mountain 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at VERRADO TURKEY TROT, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
VERRADO TURKEY TROT
Nov 26, 2026