Thurston Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Thurston, Nebraska
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving in style at the annual Thurston Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of Thurston, where participants can choose to run or walk either a 5K or a 1-mile course, both starting bright and early at 8 a.m. Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled morning that celebrates community spirit and fitness.
For just $30, plus a small registration fee, you’ll receive a long-sleeved t-shirt and enjoy refreshments like water, coffee, bananas, and Eileen's delicious cookies waiting for you at the finish line. Plus, your participation supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the Jeff and Carol Memorial Scholarship at Pender Public Schools. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to come together, stay active, and make a difference—register before prices increase on November 20!
For just $30, plus a small registration fee, you’ll receive a long-sleeved t-shirt and enjoy refreshments like water, coffee, bananas, and Eileen's delicious cookies waiting for you at the finish line. Plus, your participation supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the Jeff and Carol Memorial Scholarship at Pender Public Schools. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to come together, stay active, and make a difference—register before prices increase on November 20!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, for the annual Thurston Turkey Trot. You can run or walk the 5K or 1-mile eventsit's the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Both start at 8 a.m., so bring your family and friends for this fun community tradition!
Entry fee is $30 + RunSignUp registration fee. But hurryprice increases on Nov. 20. Your race fee includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, plus water, coffee, bananas, and Eileen's cookies at the finish line.
Proceeds benefit the Jeff and Carol Memorial Scholarship at Pender Public Schools, helping two graduating seniors each receive $1,000.
MEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD: 17:16 held by Addison Albin of Parkville, MO (Norfolk, NE native) set in 2018
WOMEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD - 19:17 held by Lisa Ryan from Sioux City, IA
ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT EVENT
Entry fee is $30 + RunSignUp registration fee. But hurryprice increases on Nov. 20. Your race fee includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, plus water, coffee, bananas, and Eileen's cookies at the finish line.
Proceeds benefit the Jeff and Carol Memorial Scholarship at Pender Public Schools, helping two graduating seniors each receive $1,000.
MEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD: 17:16 held by Addison Albin of Parkville, MO (Norfolk, NE native) set in 2018
WOMEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD - 19:17 held by Lisa Ryan from Sioux City, IA
ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT EVENT
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
CLOSEDCourse is mostly flat with a couple of small rolling hills. -
1 Mile Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
CLOSEDCourse is flat
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