Topeka Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Topeka, Kansas
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual Topeka Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, 2026! This exciting community event will take place at the scenic Forbes Field, in partnership with the Combat Air Museum, creating the perfect backdrop for a day of fun and fitness. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with family and friends, the Topeka Turkey Trot welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.
Choose from a thrilling 5K, a challenging 10K, or engage the little ones in the kids' 1K race. The USATF certified course is entirely flat and paved, making it accessible for everyone, from high-speed racers to casual walkers. Join us in celebrating movement, gratitude, and togetherness as we kick off the holiday season with purpose and joy. Don’t miss out on this festive tradition that promises to be a memorable morning in Topeka!
Choose from a thrilling 5K, a challenging 10K, or engage the little ones in the kids' 1K race. The USATF certified course is entirely flat and paved, making it accessible for everyone, from high-speed racers to casual walkers. Join us in celebrating movement, gratitude, and togetherness as we kick off the holiday season with purpose and joy. Don’t miss out on this festive tradition that promises to be a memorable morning in Topeka!
Organiser's Description
Join Fleet Feet this Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, for the 2nd Annual Topeka Turkey Trot! Building on the success of last years inaugural event, the Topeka Turkey Trot returns as a community-focused tradition to kick off the holiday. We had a tremendous first year and we are excited to build off that momentum!
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, whether youre aiming for a personal best, enjoying a relaxed walk with friends and family, or simply taking part in the festive atmosphere. From experienced runners to those trotting for the pie, this event celebrates movement, gratitude, and togetherness before the Thanksgiving meal.
Start your Thanksgiving with purpose, connection, and a little fun and join us for another memorable morning in Topeka.
We have a new and exciting race location this year; Forbes Field! We are very excited to be partnering with the Combat Air Museum this Thanksgiving season. We will still have our kids 1K race, a 5K and 10K option! This is a USATF certified course, entirely flat, paved, and follows the wide asphalt airport taxiways and access roads surrounding Forbes Field. This makes it highly accessible for both high-speed runners and walkers.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, whether youre aiming for a personal best, enjoying a relaxed walk with friends and family, or simply taking part in the festive atmosphere. From experienced runners to those trotting for the pie, this event celebrates movement, gratitude, and togetherness before the Thanksgiving meal.
Start your Thanksgiving with purpose, connection, and a little fun and join us for another memorable morning in Topeka.
We have a new and exciting race location this year; Forbes Field! We are very excited to be partnering with the Combat Air Museum this Thanksgiving season. We will still have our kids 1K race, a 5K and 10K option! This is a USATF certified course, entirely flat, paved, and follows the wide asphalt airport taxiways and access roads surrounding Forbes Field. This makes it highly accessible for both high-speed runners and walkers.
Races
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Turkey Trot 10K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
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Turkey Trot 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$27.50
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Kids Turkey Trot 1K Race
Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$6.30
The kids race will be the finale event, thus a little later in case the parents who are running want to jump in to help, or to just watch the fun of a children's race!
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7016 SE Forbes Ave, Topeka, 66619, KS, United States
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