Weatherford Turkey Trot
Weatherford Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Weatherford, TX, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready to run, walk, and gobble your way through the heart of Parker County!
The Weatherford Turkey Trot, hosted by the Young Business Leaders of Weatherford, is a fun, family-friendly Thanksgiving morning tradition created to bring our community together while giving back to a great local cause.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, enjoying a morning walk with friends, or bringing the kids out for their very first race, there’s a place for everyone at the Turkey Trot!
5K
The 5K course will wind through the Parker County Historic District, giving you a chance to experience some of our community’s beautiful and historic streets while getting your Thanksgiving morning miles in.
The 5K will have a 1 hour and 30 minute time limit, so there’s plenty of time to run, walk, or enjoy the course at your own pace.
Course map coming soon!
Kids 1K
The Kids 1K is for our youngest Turkey Trotters, open to children ages 12 and under. The 1K will have a 30-minute time limit, making it a fun and relaxed way for kids to get moving and be part of race day.
Parents participating in the 5K are welcome to join their children for the Kids 1K, so the whole family can enjoy the morning together!
What You Get
Official Turkey Trot race T-shirt
Finisher medal (first 650 to register)
A fun race-day experience supporting our local community
Please wear your race bib on race day. A bib is required to receive your official finisher medal.
Give Back
This year, we are proud to support Center of Hope in Weatherford as the beneficiary of the Turkey Trot. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Center of Hope to support their work throughout Parker County.
Participants will also have the opportunity to bring an unwrapped toy for Center of Hope’s Christmas toy drive, helping bring a little extra joy to local youth during the holiday season.
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your Thanksgiving spirit. Lace up, have fun, and let’s make this Turkey Trot one to remember!
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
63°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Weatherford, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Weatherford, TX
City Elevation
999 ft
Nearest Airport
MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Weatherford Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Weatherford Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026