The Run Turkey Run 5K
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Watertown, Wisconsin
- Price $28.00 - $43.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Run Turkey Run 5K on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, in Watertown, Dodge! This beloved tradition, which has been uniting nearly 1,000 runners, walkers, families, and volunteers since 2012, promises to be a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season. Participants will traverse a scenic 5K route, all while supporting an exciting new initiative to build lighted pickleball courts in a local park.
With a goal of raising $50,000, this year's event not only focuses on fitness and fun but also emphasizes community connection and well-being. By joining in, you can help create a welcoming space for people of all ages to enjoy recreational activities long after the race is over. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your involvement contributes to a healthier, more active community. Celebrate Thanksgiving with purpose and joy at the Run Turkey Run 5K, where movement, laughter, and generosity come together!
With a goal of raising $50,000, this year's event not only focuses on fitness and fun but also emphasizes community connection and well-being. By joining in, you can help create a welcoming space for people of all ages to enjoy recreational activities long after the race is over. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your involvement contributes to a healthier, more active community. Celebrate Thanksgiving with purpose and joy at the Run Turkey Run 5K, where movement, laughter, and generosity come together!
Organiser's Description
Since 2012, the Run Turkey Run 5K has brought nearly 1,000 runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and spectators together on Thanksgiving morning. What began as a local race has grown into a cherished Watertown tradition and has raised more than $235,000 for community organizations along the way.
As we prepare for the 2026 Run Turkey Run, we are excited to begin a new chapter in the race's history.
This year, the majority of the funds raised through Run Turkey Run will support the development of new lighted community pickleball courts at a local city/community park.
We believe this project is a natural extension of what Run Turkey Run has always been about: health, activity, connection, and community.
Pickleball is a fun and accessible activity for people of all ages and abilities. New lighted courts would provide a welcoming place for community members to be active, spend time together, and enjoy recreation throughout more of the day and year.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 through this year's event to help make these courts a reality. We are encouraging runners to contribute to the cause by adding a donation to their registration or skipping a sweatshirt and having the extra money go toward the pickleball courts.
What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than by bringing our community together to get moving, have fun, and give back?
As we prepare for the 2026 Run Turkey Run, we are excited to begin a new chapter in the race's history.
This year, the majority of the funds raised through Run Turkey Run will support the development of new lighted community pickleball courts at a local city/community park.
We believe this project is a natural extension of what Run Turkey Run has always been about: health, activity, connection, and community.
Pickleball is a fun and accessible activity for people of all ages and abilities. New lighted courts would provide a welcoming place for community members to be active, spend time together, and enjoy recreation throughout more of the day and year.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 through this year's event to help make these courts a reality. We are encouraging runners to contribute to the cause by adding a donation to their registration or skipping a sweatshirt and having the extra money go toward the pickleball courts.
What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than by bringing our community together to get moving, have fun, and give back?
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812 Labaree Street, Riverside Park, Watertown, 53098, WI, United States
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