Fat Turkey Trail Run

Why come run the Fat Turkey Trail Run? Because you’ve eaten too much, because it’s in the red rocks of Papago Park, because it’s on the trails, because more than a 10K is too far when you’re this full, and because RUNNING IS FUN! Come race the Turkey (or at least someone dressed like one) on the trails of Papago Park.
This fun and enjoyable trail turkey trot is great for the whole family. Join family and friends for a no-pressure fun trail run in the centrally-located trails of the Papago Buttes. Can you think of a more fun way to bond after too much food and football-watching? The 5k is great for beginners or if you’re just looking for a fun outing. The 10k provides a little more of a challenge and a little bit more scenery.
10k start time is 8:00am and 5k start time is 8:30am. Both courses begin at Linear Park (just west of the Tempe Town Lake Marina), head west on the canal for 1/2 mile before heading into the single track for either a rockin’ or rollin’ 5k/10k. 10k includes two aid stations with water/Gatorade/gels. The 5k includes one Aid Station with water/Gatorade/gels. If you love running the Papago Buttes, our XTERRA Papago Urban Desert Trail Run may also be just the thing for you! With the addition of a 26k course, XTERRA Papago Urban Desert can accommodate even the most serious trail runners!
All participants will receive an awesome super soft non-white race tee and finisher medal. If you can run faster than the turkey (literally, we’ll have a turkey running) we’ll have a custom Fat Turkey pint glass waiting for you at the finish line. This race is THE Turkey Trot you don’t want to miss!