Run, Turkey, Run! 5K/1 Mile
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:40AM EST
- Location Buckeye, Arizona
- Price $48.70 - $54.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with the exciting Run, Turkey, Run! 5K and 1.25 Mile fun run in Buckeye, Maricopa on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to join in the fun, whether you choose to run or walk the scenic course. With a limit of just 1,200 registrations, be sure to register early to secure your spot!
The event starts bright and early, with packet pick-up opening at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 8:30 AM and the 1.25 Mile run/walk at 8:40 AM. Finishers will be rewarded with medals, and all pre-registered participants are guaranteed a race shirt if registered by November 18. In the spirit of giving back, participants are encouraged to bring a donation item such as canned food, baby food, or hygiene products to support local charities. After the races, enjoy post-race refreshments and celebrate your achievement with family and friends while participating in fun games for a chance to win prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to make lasting memories while contributing to a worthy cause!
The event starts bright and early, with packet pick-up opening at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 8:30 AM and the 1.25 Mile run/walk at 8:40 AM. Finishers will be rewarded with medals, and all pre-registered participants are guaranteed a race shirt if registered by November 18. In the spirit of giving back, participants are encouraged to bring a donation item such as canned food, baby food, or hygiene products to support local charities. After the races, enjoy post-race refreshments and celebrate your achievement with family and friends while participating in fun games for a chance to win prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to make lasting memories while contributing to a worthy 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 ______.
*
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 MEDALS TO 5K FINISHERS
*
RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR ALL PER-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (T-SHIRT GUARANTEE IF REGISTERED BY 11/18)
*
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
1.25 MILE RACER AMENITIES
*
FINISHER MEDALS
*
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
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 ______.
*
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 MEDALS TO 5K FINISHERS
*
RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR ALL PER-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (T-SHIRT GUARANTEE IF REGISTERED BY 11/18)
*
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
1.25 MILE RACER AMENITIES
*
FINISHER MEDALS
*
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
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1 Mile Turkey Trot With T-Shirt
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$54.00
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1 Mile Turkey Trot Without T-Shirt
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$54.00
-
5K Turkey Trot With T-Shirt
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$54.00
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5K Turkey Trot Without T-Shirt
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$48.70
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Race Day 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$54.00
OPENS NOV 25OU MAY REGISTER ONSITE HOWEVER WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A FINISHER MEDAL OR T-SHIRT! -
1 Mile Race Day
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$54.00
OPENS NOV 25OU MAY REGISTER ONSITE HOWEVER WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A FINISHER MEDAL OR T-SHIRT!
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