Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Belton, Texas
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Liberty Park in Belton, Texas! This exciting community event invites families, including your furry friends, to participate in a fun-filled day of running or walking along the beautiful Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trails. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion. Participants can choose from various categories, with medals awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, including a special Human/K-9 Team category!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to support local youth talent through our T-shirt design contest, where the winning design will be featured on this year's race shirts. Plus, enjoy raffles, a canned food drive benefiting HEART & HANDS MINISTRIES, and the chance to make lasting memories with your family and community. Early registration is available at a discounted rate until October 4, so mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to support local youth talent through our T-shirt design contest, where the winning design will be featured on this year's race shirts. Plus, enjoy raffles, a canned food drive benefiting HEART & HANDS MINISTRIES, and the chance to make lasting memories with your family and community. Early registration is available at a discounted rate until October 4, so mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
TURKEY TROT FUN RUN/WALK!
Bring the family (both humans & K-9s!) to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on November 21, 2026 & run or walk our First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run! The course will begin at the Western Pavilion and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trails. (The Western Pavilion is located next to the Belton Christian Youth Center & visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road.)
This is also a youth-centered community event. We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day! We're even holding a T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST! The front of the race t-shirt will feature the_ winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students!_
REGISTRATION FEES
1 SEPT - 4 OCT: EARLY BIRD $35
5 OCT - 20 NOV: $40
DAY OF RACE: $45
_T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by 30 OCTOBER 2026_.
T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced. Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion.
Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM.
RACE DAY
Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas.
The race will begin at 9:00 AM.
MEDAL CATEGORIES
Medals will be given to the top 3 male & female in each category:
Adults 19-39 Adults 40-59 Adults 60+ High School Middle School Elementary School
We will also have a SPECIAL CATEGORY of HUMAN/K-9 TEAM and will award the top 3 placements.
_*COMPETING K-9S MUST BE LEASHED & WALK/RUN THE EVENT. USE OF A PET STROLLER OR CARRIER WILL DISQUALIFY THE TEAM. _
FOR_ _SAFETY PURPOSES, ALL CANINES ATTENDING THE EVENT MUST BE LEASHED, OR IN A PET STROLLER OR CARRIER.
RAFFLES & CANNED FOOD DRIVE EVENT
We will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win!
Our Canned Food Drive will benefit HEART & HANDS MINISTRIES for the holiday season. YOU WILL RECEIVE 1 FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR EVERY 2 CANNED GOODS DONATED.
PROCEEDS
All proceeds from this fun run will go to the SALADO VFW AUXILIARY/VFW POST 12235 to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community.
Bring the family (both humans & K-9s!) to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on November 21, 2026 & run or walk our First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run! The course will begin at the Western Pavilion and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trails. (The Western Pavilion is located next to the Belton Christian Youth Center & visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road.)
This is also a youth-centered community event. We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day! We're even holding a T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST! The front of the race t-shirt will feature the_ winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students!_
REGISTRATION FEES
1 SEPT - 4 OCT: EARLY BIRD $35
5 OCT - 20 NOV: $40
DAY OF RACE: $45
_T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by 30 OCTOBER 2026_.
T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced. Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion.
Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM.
RACE DAY
Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas.
The race will begin at 9:00 AM.
MEDAL CATEGORIES
Medals will be given to the top 3 male & female in each category:
Adults 19-39 Adults 40-59 Adults 60+ High School Middle School Elementary School
We will also have a SPECIAL CATEGORY of HUMAN/K-9 TEAM and will award the top 3 placements.
_*COMPETING K-9S MUST BE LEASHED & WALK/RUN THE EVENT. USE OF A PET STROLLER OR CARRIER WILL DISQUALIFY THE TEAM. _
FOR_ _SAFETY PURPOSES, ALL CANINES ATTENDING THE EVENT MUST BE LEASHED, OR IN A PET STROLLER OR CARRIER.
RAFFLES & CANNED FOOD DRIVE EVENT
We will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win!
Our Canned Food Drive will benefit HEART & HANDS MINISTRIES for the holiday season. YOU WILL RECEIVE 1 FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR EVERY 2 CANNED GOODS DONATED.
PROCEEDS
All proceeds from this fun run will go to the SALADO VFW AUXILIARY/VFW POST 12235 to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community.
Races
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Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$38.10
*All are welcome to participate! *T-shirts guaranteed for registrations NLT October 30th. *Race Day Registration: >8:00-8:45 AM at the race site >Personal devices (phones) will be used for registration. >Payment - Cash or Credit Card via RunSignUp
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700 Veterans Way, Belton, 76513, TX, United States
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