Run, Turkey, Run! 5K/1 Mile

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:40AM MST
  • Location Goodyear, Arizona
  • Price $22.20 - $27.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the annual Run, Turkey, Run! event in Goodyear, Maricopa, on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This family-friendly Thanksgiving morning celebration invites participants to run or walk in a 5K or a fun 1.25-mile course. With only 1,200 spots available, be sure to register early for this unforgettable experience!

After the race, enjoy quality time with your loved ones and partake in engaging games for a chance to win prizes while supplies last. This year, Run, Turkey, Run! is also giving back to the community by partnering with local organizations to collect essential items such as baby food, canned goods, diapers, and hygiene products. To participate, simply bring one of these items on race day or at packet pickup. Don’t miss out on the festive atmosphere, post-race refreshments, and the chance to earn a finisher medal! The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 1.25-mile event at 8:40 a.m. Let's make this Thanksgiving a memorable one by running together for a cause!

Organiser's Description

EVENT WILL BE LIMITED TO 1200 REGISTRATIONS!! REGISTER EARLY!!!

RACE INFO
JOIN US THANKSGIVING MORNING AT THE ANNUAL RUN, TURKEY, RUN! RUN OR WALK A 5K OR 1.25 COURSE. AFTER YOUR 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 THE ________ AND WE WILL BE COLLECTING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT WILL BE DONATED TO ______.

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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 MEDALS TO 5K FINISHERS

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RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR ALL PER-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (T-SHIRT GUARANTEE IF REGISTERED BY 11/18)

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POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS

1.25 MILE RACER AMENITIES

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FINISHER MEDALS

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POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS

SCHEDULE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 24 AND TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25

4:00 P.M. - 7:00 PM PACKET PICKUP

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

7:00 A.M. PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30 A.M. 5K RUN BEGINS
8:40 A.M. 1.25 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

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

SPONSORSHIP
FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT US

Races

  • 1.25 Mile Turkey Trot With T-Shirt

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM MST)

    $27.50

  • 1.25 Mile Turkey Trot Without T-Shirt

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM MST)

    $22.20

  • 5K Turkey Trot With T-Shirt

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM MST)

    $27.50

  • 5K Turkey Trot Without T-Shirt

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM MST)

    $27.50

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Location

17665 W Elliot Rd, Goodyear, 85338, AZ, United States

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