5th Annual Turkey Day 5k
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Kasson, Minnesota
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Turkey Day 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the charming town of Kasson, Dodge County, Minnesota. This family-friendly run/walk is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities! Whether you choose the 5K or the 2.5K distance, you’ll have a blast burning some calories before indulging in your festive feast. Participants aged 21 and over can enjoy refreshing Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers post-race, while everyone can warm up with complimentary water, coffee, and hot chocolate provided by the Dodge County Salvation Army.
This community-centric event is all about giving back, with race registration proceeds and additional donations directly supporting the local Food Shelf and the Dodge County Salvation Army to aid families in need. Costumes are highly encouraged, adding to the fun atmosphere, and participants can compete in a Costume Contest for a chance to win a special prize! Plus, enjoy exciting drawings for additional prizes while you mingle with fellow runners. Don’t forget to register by November 10, 2026, at noon, to secure your race t-shirt! Come out, support your community, and make new friends at this festive Thanksgiving tradition!
This community-centric event is all about giving back, with race registration proceeds and additional donations directly supporting the local Food Shelf and the Dodge County Salvation Army to aid families in need. Costumes are highly encouraged, adding to the fun atmosphere, and participants can compete in a Costume Contest for a chance to win a special prize! Plus, enjoy exciting drawings for additional prizes while you mingle with fellow runners. Don’t forget to register by November 10, 2026, at noon, to secure your race t-shirt! Come out, support your community, and make new friends at this festive Thanksgiving tradition!
Organiser's Description
Family friendly run/walk on Thanksgiving morning hosted by The Main Alternative in Kasson, MN. Burn some calories before you go eat a big meal. Bloody Mary's and Screwdrivers available for participants 21+ after the run/walk to help get you ready for family time! Water, coffee and hot chocolate will be provided by the Dodge County Salvation Army. Post race snacks will also be available to participants.
The 5k and 2.5k both use the 5k link. You pick your distance!
All race registration proceeds, and any extra donations will be split and donated directly to the Food Shelf in Kasson to help feed individuals and families in Dodge County and to the Dodge County Salvation Army! Neighbors helping neighbors! Come out and support your community and meet some new friends along the way!
Costumes are DEFINITELY ENCOURAGED! After the race while we're enjoying beverages, we will have a Costume Contest (the winner gets a special prize) as well as some drawings for fun prizes!
Race t-shirts will be given to participants who register by November 10, 2026, at NOON! Shirt sizes range from Youth Medium to Adult XXXL. If you are not registered by November 10, 2026, at NOON you will NOT be guaranteed a t-shirt. Be sure to sign up ASAP!
We look forward to another successful year of the Turkey Day 5k/2.5k and can't wait to see you all out there!
The 5k and 2.5k both use the 5k link. You pick your distance!
All race registration proceeds, and any extra donations will be split and donated directly to the Food Shelf in Kasson to help feed individuals and families in Dodge County and to the Dodge County Salvation Army! Neighbors helping neighbors! Come out and support your community and meet some new friends along the way!
Costumes are DEFINITELY ENCOURAGED! After the race while we're enjoying beverages, we will have a Costume Contest (the winner gets a special prize) as well as some drawings for fun prizes!
Race t-shirts will be given to participants who register by November 10, 2026, at NOON! Shirt sizes range from Youth Medium to Adult XXXL. If you are not registered by November 10, 2026, at NOON you will NOT be guaranteed a t-shirt. Be sure to sign up ASAP!
We look forward to another successful year of the Turkey Day 5k/2.5k and can't wait to see you all out there!
Races
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5k & 2.5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
This fun run/walk will take place no matter the weather.
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13 West Main Street, Kasson Mini Mall/The Main Alternative, Kasson, 55944, MN, United States
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