Run, Turkey, Run! 5K/1 Mile
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM MST
- Location Goodyear, Arizona
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a burst of energy at the annual "Run, Turkey, Run!" event on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Goodyear, Maricopa. This family-friendly celebration features both a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run/walk, making it the perfect way to gather your loved ones for a day of health and happiness. The 5K race will start at 8:30 AM, followed by the 1-mile event at 8:40 AM, so lace up your running shoes and join in on the fun!
The event will take place at the Goodyear Recreation Campus, where participants can enjoy post-race refreshments, music, and games for a chance to win great prizes. Plus, this year, "Run, Turkey, Run!" is giving back to the community by partnering with a local food and clothing bank. Bring a new item from the suggested donation list to help support families in need. With limited entries available, be sure to register early to secure your spot and receive a race shirt! Don’t miss this opportunity to make memories, celebrate health, and contribute to a worthy cause this Thanksgiving!
The event will take place at the Goodyear Recreation Campus, where participants can enjoy post-race refreshments, music, and games for a chance to win great prizes. Plus, this year, "Run, Turkey, Run!" is giving back to the community by partnering with a local food and clothing bank. Bring a new item from the suggested donation list to help support families in need. With limited entries available, be sure to register early to secure your spot and receive a race shirt! Don’t miss this opportunity to make memories, celebrate health, and contribute to a worthy cause this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
REGISTER EARLY, LIMITED ENTRIES.
RACE INFO
JOIN US THANKSGIVING MORNING AT THE ANNUAL RUN, TURKEY, RUN! 5K & 1 MILE.
GET YOUR HOLIDAY STARTED WITH A FUN ACTIVE RUN OR WALK.
THE EVENT IS HOSTED AT THE GOODYEAR RECREATION CAMPUS, WE WILL HAVE MUSIC, SNACKS FOR YOU TO ENJOY AFTER THE RUN.
ENJOY SOME TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY AND PLAY SOME FUN GAMES FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZES (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST).
THIS EVENT IS FAMILY FRIENDLY.
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR THIS FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT! (NO PETS PLEASE.)
THIS YEAR RUN, TURKEY, RUN! IS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL FOOD AND CLOTHING BANK AND WE WILL BE COLLECTING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT WILL BE DONATED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW. NO USED ITEMS PLEASE
ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO CHILDREN'S CANCER NETWORK [https://childrenscancernetwork.org/]. CHILDREN'S CANCER NETWORK HELPS CANCER FAMILIES WITH MANY NEEDS. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE [https://childrenscancernetwork.org/]IF WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM.
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BABY FOOD
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CANNED FOOD
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DIAPERS
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SOCKS/UNDERWEAR
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PET FOOD/PET TOYS
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ANY HYGIENE PRODUCTS (TOOTH PASTE, SOAP, DEODORANT ETC.)
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CLOTHING OR BLANKETS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR'S EVENT YOU MUST AGREE TO BRING ANY ONE ITEM FROM THE ABOVE LIST TO ON RACE DAY OR AT PACKET PICKUP.
5K RACER AMENITIES
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FINISHER MEDAL TO 5K FINISHERS
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RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR ALL PER-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (T-SHIRT GUARANTEE IF REGISTERED BEFORE 11/21)
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POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
1MILE RACER AMENITIES
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FINISHER MEDALS
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POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
SCHEDULE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 23 AND TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24
4:00 P.M. - 7:00 PM PACKET PICKUP
LOCATION TBD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
7:00 A.M. PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30 A.M. 5K RUN BEGINS
8:40 A.M. 1 MILE RUN/WALK BEGINS
9:20 A.M. 5K AWARDS PRESENTATION
RACE TIMING
THIS RACE WILL BE CHIP TIMED USING DISPOSABLE CHIP TECHNOLOGY BY RFID TIMING. TIMING CHIPS ARE ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF YOUR RACE NUMBER. RACE NUMBERS SHOULD BE WORN THE CORRECT WAY UP, PINNED TO THE FRONT OF YOUR SHIRT AND WORN OVER YOUR BELLY BUTTON. RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE LIVE AT THE RESULTS KIOSK ON A BIG SCREEN TV.
PARKING
PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOT ALONG HARRISON ST.
5K AWARDS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
TOP 3 YOUTH MALE AND YOUTH FEMALE (17 AND UNDER)
1 MILE AWARDS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
VOLUNTEER
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@RACETIMERS.COM
SPONSORSHIP
FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT US INFO@RACETIMERS.COM
RACE INFO
JOIN US THANKSGIVING MORNING AT THE ANNUAL RUN, TURKEY, RUN! 5K & 1 MILE.
GET YOUR HOLIDAY STARTED WITH A FUN ACTIVE RUN OR WALK.
THE EVENT IS HOSTED AT THE GOODYEAR RECREATION CAMPUS, WE WILL HAVE MUSIC, SNACKS FOR YOU TO ENJOY AFTER THE RUN.
ENJOY SOME TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY AND PLAY SOME FUN GAMES FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZES (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST).
THIS EVENT IS FAMILY FRIENDLY.
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR THIS FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT! (NO PETS PLEASE.)
THIS YEAR RUN, TURKEY, RUN! IS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH A LOCAL FOOD AND CLOTHING BANK AND WE WILL BE COLLECTING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT WILL BE DONATED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW. NO USED ITEMS PLEASE
ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO CHILDREN'S CANCER NETWORK [https://childrenscancernetwork.org/]. CHILDREN'S CANCER NETWORK HELPS CANCER FAMILIES WITH MANY NEEDS. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE [https://childrenscancernetwork.org/]IF WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM.
*
BABY FOOD
*
CANNED FOOD
*
DIAPERS
*
SOCKS/UNDERWEAR
*
PET FOOD/PET TOYS
*
ANY HYGIENE PRODUCTS (TOOTH PASTE, SOAP, DEODORANT ETC.)
*
CLOTHING OR BLANKETS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR'S EVENT YOU MUST AGREE TO BRING ANY ONE ITEM FROM THE ABOVE LIST TO ON RACE DAY OR AT PACKET PICKUP.
5K RACER AMENITIES
*
FINISHER MEDAL TO 5K FINISHERS
*
RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR ALL PER-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (T-SHIRT GUARANTEE IF REGISTERED BEFORE 11/21)
*
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
1MILE RACER AMENITIES
*
FINISHER MEDALS
*
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
SCHEDULE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 23 AND TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24
4:00 P.M. - 7:00 PM PACKET PICKUP
LOCATION TBD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
7:00 A.M. PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30 A.M. 5K RUN BEGINS
8:40 A.M. 1 MILE RUN/WALK BEGINS
9:20 A.M. 5K AWARDS PRESENTATION
RACE TIMING
THIS RACE WILL BE CHIP TIMED USING DISPOSABLE CHIP TECHNOLOGY BY RFID TIMING. TIMING CHIPS ARE ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF YOUR RACE NUMBER. RACE NUMBERS SHOULD BE WORN THE CORRECT WAY UP, PINNED TO THE FRONT OF YOUR SHIRT AND WORN OVER YOUR BELLY BUTTON. RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE LIVE AT THE RESULTS KIOSK ON A BIG SCREEN TV.
PARKING
PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOT ALONG HARRISON ST.
5K AWARDS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
TOP 3 YOUTH MALE AND YOUTH FEMALE (17 AND UNDER)
1 MILE AWARDS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
VOLUNTEER
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@RACETIMERS.COM
SPONSORSHIP
FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT US INFO@RACETIMERS.COM
Races
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1 Mile Turkey Trot With T-Shirt
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:40AM MST)
$22.20
OPENS TOMORROW -
1 Mile Turkey Trot Without T-Shirt
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:40AM MST)
$16.90
OPENS TOMORROW -
5K Turkey Trot With T-Shirt
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM MST)
$27.50
OPENS TOMORROW -
5K Turkey Trot Without T-Shirt
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM MST)
$22.20
OPENS TOMORROW
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Goodyear Recreation Campus, 420 S Estrella Pkwy,, Goodyear, 85338, AZ, United States
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