Poultry in Motion; Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and One Mile
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Waco, Texas
- Price Free - $33.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Poultry in Motion: Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot happening on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the scenic downtown Waco, McLennan! This festive event features both a 5K run/walk on a USATF certified course and a fun One Mile run, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a healthy dose of exercise before indulging in that delicious holiday feast.
Join fellow participants at Indian Spring Park, where the excitement begins bright and early with packet pick-up from 6:30 AM to 8:15 AM, followed by the One Mile Fun Run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race at 8:30 AM. This year, there’s even a special "Side Dish" option for those who may be a bit hesitant to join the fun. Plus, don’t miss the pie-eating contest and awards ceremony after the races! With awards for the best Thanksgiving costume, age group winners, and overall champions, there’s plenty of motivation to get into the festive spirit. Don’t forget, your participation also supports the Community Cancer Association, making this event both fun and
Join fellow participants at Indian Spring Park, where the excitement begins bright and early with packet pick-up from 6:30 AM to 8:15 AM, followed by the One Mile Fun Run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race at 8:30 AM. This year, there’s even a special "Side Dish" option for those who may be a bit hesitant to join the fun. Plus, don’t miss the pie-eating contest and awards ceremony after the races! With awards for the best Thanksgiving costume, age group winners, and overall champions, there’s plenty of motivation to get into the festive spirit. Don’t forget, your participation also supports the Community Cancer Association, making this event both fun and
Organiser's Description
BURN THOSE THIGHS BEFORE THOSE PIES!
Join your fellow pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day morning for a one mile fun run and a 5K run/walk in downtown Waco! We have even added a last minute "Side Dish" option for your last minute, more reluctant buddy that doesn't want to pay full price (and maybe doesn't want to get off the couch??)
And the "Spirit" of the holiday season .... all that quality family time... we have everything you need with an amazing new title sponsor this year, Bosque Spirits! Check out their two locations, one on LaSalle and one on Bosque! https://wacobarsupply.com/
And if you think just a fun run, think again! This year we are honored to donate to a very important local organization for which we are extremely thankful, the Community Cancer Association. Learn more about them at https://wacocancer.org/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Packet Pick Up 4:00 - 7:00 pm SlowRise on the Brazos, 1620 MartinLutherKing Blvd .https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x864f83904e1e7c53:0xdc522b4eb9aefe6d?entry=s&sa=X&ved=1t:8290&hl=en-US&ictx=111
Pick up your race credentials early to avoid race morning lines and join your fellow pilgrims for the pre family gathering cocktail on the deck. You know you're gonna need it !
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024, INDIAN SPRING PARK, WACO SUSPENSION BRIDGE, 101 N. UNIVERSITY PARKS, WACO, TEXAS 76701
6:30m am - 8:15 am Packet Pick Up
8:00 a.m. One Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:30 a.m. 5K Timed Run/Walk - USATF certified course: https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=TX15045LAB.
9:15 Pie Eating Contest
9:30 am Awards Ceremony
The 1K is a fun run so just that... FUN!
The 5K is a professionally timed event with awards for overall male and female, masters male and female, as well as age group awards! Even better, there is an award for the best Thanksgiving related costume! So dress your best and strut your Poultry In Motion Stuff!
Shirts are ordered on November 15th; you must be registered by then to be guaranteed your shirt and size. Yes, we order extras, but they will be distributed based on date and time of registration.... this is good news - you don't have to run fast, you just have to register fast!
Race Day Registration will be available but does come with an "inconvenience fee"...save $5 by registering prior to race day and use it for some cranberry sauce!
On that note, finisher medals take 6 weeks to make so they will be distributed to the first 1000 registrants; if those people do not show up on race day, they will be distributed based on your date of registration.
Course Map:
5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45015596
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2446638?units=km
One Mile:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2446646
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45015584
For more information, contact Nancy Goodnight at [email protected] or 254-405-2518
Gobble On!!!!
Join your fellow pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day morning for a one mile fun run and a 5K run/walk in downtown Waco! We have even added a last minute "Side Dish" option for your last minute, more reluctant buddy that doesn't want to pay full price (and maybe doesn't want to get off the couch??)
And the "Spirit" of the holiday season .... all that quality family time... we have everything you need with an amazing new title sponsor this year, Bosque Spirits! Check out their two locations, one on LaSalle and one on Bosque! https://wacobarsupply.com/
And if you think just a fun run, think again! This year we are honored to donate to a very important local organization for which we are extremely thankful, the Community Cancer Association. Learn more about them at https://wacocancer.org/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Packet Pick Up 4:00 - 7:00 pm SlowRise on the Brazos, 1620 MartinLutherKing Blvd .https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x864f83904e1e7c53:0xdc522b4eb9aefe6d?entry=s&sa=X&ved=1t:8290&hl=en-US&ictx=111
Pick up your race credentials early to avoid race morning lines and join your fellow pilgrims for the pre family gathering cocktail on the deck. You know you're gonna need it !
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024, INDIAN SPRING PARK, WACO SUSPENSION BRIDGE, 101 N. UNIVERSITY PARKS, WACO, TEXAS 76701
6:30m am - 8:15 am Packet Pick Up
8:00 a.m. One Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:30 a.m. 5K Timed Run/Walk - USATF certified course: https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=TX15045LAB.
9:15 Pie Eating Contest
9:30 am Awards Ceremony
The 1K is a fun run so just that... FUN!
The 5K is a professionally timed event with awards for overall male and female, masters male and female, as well as age group awards! Even better, there is an award for the best Thanksgiving related costume! So dress your best and strut your Poultry In Motion Stuff!
Shirts are ordered on November 15th; you must be registered by then to be guaranteed your shirt and size. Yes, we order extras, but they will be distributed based on date and time of registration.... this is good news - you don't have to run fast, you just have to register fast!
Race Day Registration will be available but does come with an "inconvenience fee"...save $5 by registering prior to race day and use it for some cranberry sauce!
On that note, finisher medals take 6 weeks to make so they will be distributed to the first 1000 registrants; if those people do not show up on race day, they will be distributed based on your date of registration.
Course Map:
5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45015596
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2446638?units=km
One Mile:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2446646
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45015584
For more information, contact Nancy Goodnight at [email protected] or 254-405-2518
Gobble On!!!!
Races
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5K - Timed Run/Walk - Includes Cotton Blend Short Sleeved Shirt, Guaranteed Only if Registered by November 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m. CST
Incl. $3.80 Fee & Cotton Blend Short Sleeved T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$33.80
Timed Event, awards for age groups, includes cotton blend short sleeved shirt, guaranteed only if registered by November 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m. CST -
1 Mile Non-Timed Fun Run/Walk - Includes Cotton Blend Short Sleeved Shirt, Guaranteed Only if Registered by November 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m. CST
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$28.50
Non Timed Event - includes cotton blend short sleeved shirt, guaranteed only if registered by November 9, 2023, 11:59 p.m. CST -
Kids 10 and Under - Untimed
Incl. $3.50 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$28.50
Children only -
Who's Your Side Dish? Untimed Option, No Shirt
Incl. $3.50 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$28.50
For your bestie or loved one, family member, or whomever you can drag with you. This is a bare bones option - no shirt, no timing chip, but a race number and a finisher medal! Not the same finisher medal as our full price racers - think of it as fresh cranberry sauce vs canned, the turkey breast vs a thigh - but a custom one with the Poultry in Motion logo on a nice ribbon! They can trot the 1 mile or the 5K, their choice! -
Pie Eating Competition
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
Free
OPENS SOONYou don't need to run fast for this event, you just need to eat fast! Limited to 20 people.
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