Memorial Park Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Omaha, Nebraska
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the fun and festivities at the Memorial Park Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Omaha, Douglas! This beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition invites runners, walkers, and families to come together for a great cause while enjoying the crisp autumn air. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 2.5K walk, making it perfect for everyone, regardless of fitness level.
The event kicks off at 9 AM at the Memorial Park Roundabout, where you'll be greeted with excitement and community spirit. To enter, simply bring five cans of food or a monetary donation to support the Food Bank for the Heartland. And don’t forget to bring your festive spirit—costumes are highly encouraged for a little extra fun! So gather your family and friends, and let's trot for a cause this Thanksgiving!
The event kicks off at 9 AM at the Memorial Park Roundabout, where you'll be greeted with excitement and community spirit. To enter, simply bring five cans of food or a monetary donation to support the Food Bank for the Heartland. And don’t forget to bring your festive spirit—costumes are highly encouraged for a little extra fun! So gather your family and friends, and let's trot for a cause this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
A THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
Perfect for a family outing, the Memorial Park Turkey Trot is one of Omaha's longest-running Thanksgiving day races. Runners, walkers, and everyone in between are more than welcome to participate. To enter, simply bring 5 cans of food or a monetary donation, all of which will be given to the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Unofficial bonus points to those who wear a costume ;)
LOCATION
Meet us at the Memorial Park Roundabout [https://maps.apple.com/?address=Memorial%20Park,%20Robert%20H%20Storz%20Dr,%20Omaha,%20NE%20%2068132,%20United%20States&ll=41.262458,-96.001515&q=Dropped%20Pin] on Thanksgiving Day at 9AM! Parking is available around the roundabout, or on the streets in the neighborhood to the north of the Park.
ROUTE
The Trot will begin from the Memorial Park Monument [https://maps.apple.com/?address=Memorial%20Park,%20Robert%20H%20Storz%20Dr,%20Omaha,%20NE%20%2068132,%20United%20States&ll=41.262458,-96.001515&q=Dropped%20Pin]. Runners and walkers will take off east around the roundabout and hang a right on Underwood Avenue. They will then loop around the entire park once for a 2.5K or twice for 5K. See the exact route below.
INFO
Date: Thursday, Nov. 28
Time: 9AM
Location: Memorial Park Roundabout
Distance: 5K run or 2.5K walk
Price: Bring canned food or a monetary donation
Perfect for a family outing, the Memorial Park Turkey Trot is one of Omaha's longest-running Thanksgiving day races. Runners, walkers, and everyone in between are more than welcome to participate. To enter, simply bring 5 cans of food or a monetary donation, all of which will be given to the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Unofficial bonus points to those who wear a costume ;)
LOCATION
Meet us at the Memorial Park Roundabout [https://maps.apple.com/?address=Memorial%20Park,%20Robert%20H%20Storz%20Dr,%20Omaha,%20NE%20%2068132,%20United%20States&ll=41.262458,-96.001515&q=Dropped%20Pin] on Thanksgiving Day at 9AM! Parking is available around the roundabout, or on the streets in the neighborhood to the north of the Park.
ROUTE
The Trot will begin from the Memorial Park Monument [https://maps.apple.com/?address=Memorial%20Park,%20Robert%20H%20Storz%20Dr,%20Omaha,%20NE%20%2068132,%20United%20States&ll=41.262458,-96.001515&q=Dropped%20Pin]. Runners and walkers will take off east around the roundabout and hang a right on Underwood Avenue. They will then loop around the entire park once for a 2.5K or twice for 5K. See the exact route below.
INFO
Date: Thursday, Nov. 28
Time: 9AM
Location: Memorial Park Roundabout
Distance: 5K run or 2.5K walk
Price: Bring canned food or a monetary donation
Memorial Park Turkey Trot