Turkey Stampede
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Elkhart, Indiana
- Price $13.72
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Turkey Stampede in Elkhart on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025! This beloved Michiana tradition brings together families and friends for a day filled with gratitude, fun, and fitness. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a challenging 10K, a spirited 5K run, a 5K walk, and a delightful 1-mile walk.
Kick off your holiday festivities by arriving at your designated corral by 8:00 AM, as the races will commence shortly after with the 10K starting at 8:30 AM. With convenient packet pickup locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, and Goshen leading up to race day, it's easy to join in the fun. Don't forget to wear your festive costumes and bring your family, including four-legged friends, as dogs are welcome on the course! Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving by participating in this vibrant community event, where every finisher will receive a medal, and there are special awards for top finishers. Make your Thanksgiving unforgettable at the Turkey Stampede!
Kick off your holiday festivities by arriving at your designated corral by 8:00 AM, as the races will commence shortly after with the 10K starting at 8:30 AM. With convenient packet pickup locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, and Goshen leading up to race day, it's easy to join in the fun. Don't forget to wear your festive costumes and bring your family, including four-legged friends, as dogs are welcome on the course! Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving by participating in this vibrant community event, where every finisher will receive a medal, and there are special awards for top finishers. Make your Thanksgiving unforgettable at the Turkey Stampede!
Organiser's Description
Michiana's Thanksgiving Tradition is a community event to be SHARED WITH LOVED ONES - family & friends - Turkey Stampede! Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to spend TOGETHER - A TIME OF GRATITUDE for all we have!
PACKET PICKUP
Pickup your race packet before race day - locations and dates:
* SOUTH BEND - Tuesday, NOVEMBER 25 FROM 6:00AM - 8:00AM at HOWARD PARK, 219 S St Louis Blvd
* MISHAWAKA - Tuesday, NOVEMBER 25 FROM 5:00PM - 7:00PM at FLEET FEET MISHAWAKA, 3522 Grape Road
* GOSHEN - Wednesday, NOVEMBER 26 FROM 6:00AM - 8:00AM at WOLDRUFFS FOOTWEAR, 129 S Main St
* ELKHART - Wednesday, NOVEMBER 26 FROM 5:00PM - 7:00PM at ELKHART HEALTH & AQUATICS CENTER, 200 East Jackson
Convenient locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, Goshen, and Elkhart - plan on picking up your packet before race day at a location near you.
*Shirt order goes in on November 11. We will have a few extra 2024 shirts for sale on a first come, first serve basis for $15.
RACE DAY
Go directly to your starting corral by 8:00am on race day. Corrals are based on the event youre participating in - see below.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
PARKING
Parking lots adjacent to your starting corral - plan on parking in one of these lots:
(interactive parking map [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=10mokG29iISE4G4W4ZfaHGbNffdc6vF0&usp=sharing] - includes corrals, race routes, parking, mile markers, and start-finish line)
* 10K
* Fifth Third Bank (400 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Salvation Army (300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* KeyBank (101 S Main St Fl 2nd, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Centier Bank (100 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* The Vine (214 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* First State Bank (200 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* 5K
* Star Martial Arts (123 N Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Elmers Body Shop (320 E Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* INOVA (358 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* 1-MILE
* Principle Roofing (318 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Volcano Pizza (126 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Hacienda (186 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Victory Construction (150 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)
Program one of these parking lots into your GPS for race day.
Go directly to your parking lot, and go directly to your starting corral.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
CORRALS
Corral are areas for each event to gather in before their race starts. These areas are designated separately to help create a smooth start line experience. Where each corral area starts:
* 10k starts at Nibco Parkway
* 5k Run starts at Clark Street
* 5k Walk starts at Pacific Street
* 1-mile starts at Elkhart Avenue
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 6:30am Doors open to Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center
* 8:00AM GATHER IN CORRAL ALONG JACKSON (FROM RIVER TO TRAIN TRACKS)
* 8:10am 10K lines up in 1st corral on Jackson
* 8:10am 5K runners line up in 2nd corral on Jackson
* 8:10am 5k walkers line up in 3rd corral on Jackson
* 8:10am 1-mile lines up in 4th corral on Jackson
* 8:20AM WELCOME AND PRAYER
* 8:22AM COURSE COMMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
* 8:30am 10K Starts (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
* 8:34am 5K Turkey Rabbit is released with a 45 second head start
* 8:35am 5K Runners (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
* 8:40am 5K Walkers (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
* 8:45am 1-Mile Walk lead by Gobbles the Turkey (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
PORT-A-JOHNS are available near each starting corral.
AWARDS CEREMONY - there is no official awards ceremony, we know people want to leave and get back to their holiday asap. We do offer the coveted turkey awards for the top three overall men and women that finish the 5K and 10K. Come to the wagon up by the timing trailer by the start finish line, and we will take care of you!
RESULTS will be on the Monster Message Jumbotron and posted immediately online at Runsignup.com, EpicRaceTiming.com and later on Stone Soup Promotions. We are continuing the tradition of the coveted gravy boat awards to the top 3 MF in both the 5K and 10K in addition to gift cards and free entries into 2026 race. Additionally, we offer $25 cash to the first male and female to Catch the Turkey! (Not a real turkey, we have a human dressed up as a turkey--honor system here).
WATER AND REFRESHMENTS will be served at the finish line of the event.
FINISHER MEDAL - everyone receives a finisher medal. Medals will be on display for pickup at the finish of the race.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
REGISTRATION
* Pricing includes timed race entry fee for 10K and 5K, (Mile walk is untimed), finisher medals for all who want them, and post race refreshments.
* Custom shirts are optional, and an additional $15.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
GROUPS
We LOVE groups!
* GROUPS OF PEOPLE - 3 OR MORE - can register all at once.
* CREATE A GROUP NAME.
* One person can pick up the entire package of bibs/shirts/ etc.
* Register by Tuesday, November 18, 2025 so that we have time to put the group bundles together.
* NOTE: GIVE YOUR GROUP A NAME in order for our system to pull your people together. Our system doesn't recognize you as a group when you just sign up multiple people.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
FAQ
* COSTUMES - we encourage costumes, hats, and celebratory elements at the event.
* STROLLERS - strollers are allowed on the course. Be aware of those around you.
* DOGS - dogs are allowed on the course, collars and leash are required.
* Pick up after your dog - we all thank you!!
PACKET PICKUP
Pickup your race packet before race day - locations and dates:
* SOUTH BEND - Tuesday, NOVEMBER 25 FROM 6:00AM - 8:00AM at HOWARD PARK, 219 S St Louis Blvd
* MISHAWAKA - Tuesday, NOVEMBER 25 FROM 5:00PM - 7:00PM at FLEET FEET MISHAWAKA, 3522 Grape Road
* GOSHEN - Wednesday, NOVEMBER 26 FROM 6:00AM - 8:00AM at WOLDRUFFS FOOTWEAR, 129 S Main St
* ELKHART - Wednesday, NOVEMBER 26 FROM 5:00PM - 7:00PM at ELKHART HEALTH & AQUATICS CENTER, 200 East Jackson
Convenient locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, Goshen, and Elkhart - plan on picking up your packet before race day at a location near you.
*Shirt order goes in on November 11. We will have a few extra 2024 shirts for sale on a first come, first serve basis for $15.
RACE DAY
Go directly to your starting corral by 8:00am on race day. Corrals are based on the event youre participating in - see below.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
PARKING
Parking lots adjacent to your starting corral - plan on parking in one of these lots:
(interactive parking map [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=10mokG29iISE4G4W4ZfaHGbNffdc6vF0&usp=sharing] - includes corrals, race routes, parking, mile markers, and start-finish line)
* 10K
* Fifth Third Bank (400 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Salvation Army (300 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* KeyBank (101 S Main St Fl 2nd, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Centier Bank (100 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* The Vine (214 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* First State Bank (200 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* 5K
* Star Martial Arts (123 N Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Elmers Body Shop (320 E Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* INOVA (358 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* 1-MILE
* Principle Roofing (318 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Volcano Pizza (126 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Hacienda (186 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)
* Victory Construction (150 Easy Shopping Pl, Elkhart, IN 46516)
Program one of these parking lots into your GPS for race day.
Go directly to your parking lot, and go directly to your starting corral.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
CORRALS
Corral are areas for each event to gather in before their race starts. These areas are designated separately to help create a smooth start line experience. Where each corral area starts:
* 10k starts at Nibco Parkway
* 5k Run starts at Clark Street
* 5k Walk starts at Pacific Street
* 1-mile starts at Elkhart Avenue
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 6:30am Doors open to Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center
* 8:00AM GATHER IN CORRAL ALONG JACKSON (FROM RIVER TO TRAIN TRACKS)
* 8:10am 10K lines up in 1st corral on Jackson
* 8:10am 5K runners line up in 2nd corral on Jackson
* 8:10am 5k walkers line up in 3rd corral on Jackson
* 8:10am 1-mile lines up in 4th corral on Jackson
* 8:20AM WELCOME AND PRAYER
* 8:22AM COURSE COMMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
* 8:30am 10K Starts (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
* 8:34am 5K Turkey Rabbit is released with a 45 second head start
* 8:35am 5K Runners (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
* 8:40am 5K Walkers (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
* 8:45am 1-Mile Walk lead by Gobbles the Turkey (Watch Monster Message for race countdown)
PORT-A-JOHNS are available near each starting corral.
AWARDS CEREMONY - there is no official awards ceremony, we know people want to leave and get back to their holiday asap. We do offer the coveted turkey awards for the top three overall men and women that finish the 5K and 10K. Come to the wagon up by the timing trailer by the start finish line, and we will take care of you!
RESULTS will be on the Monster Message Jumbotron and posted immediately online at Runsignup.com, EpicRaceTiming.com and later on Stone Soup Promotions. We are continuing the tradition of the coveted gravy boat awards to the top 3 MF in both the 5K and 10K in addition to gift cards and free entries into 2026 race. Additionally, we offer $25 cash to the first male and female to Catch the Turkey! (Not a real turkey, we have a human dressed up as a turkey--honor system here).
WATER AND REFRESHMENTS will be served at the finish line of the event.
FINISHER MEDAL - everyone receives a finisher medal. Medals will be on display for pickup at the finish of the race.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
REGISTRATION
* Pricing includes timed race entry fee for 10K and 5K, (Mile walk is untimed), finisher medals for all who want them, and post race refreshments.
* Custom shirts are optional, and an additional $15.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
GROUPS
We LOVE groups!
* GROUPS OF PEOPLE - 3 OR MORE - can register all at once.
* CREATE A GROUP NAME.
* One person can pick up the entire package of bibs/shirts/ etc.
* Register by Tuesday, November 18, 2025 so that we have time to put the group bundles together.
* NOTE: GIVE YOUR GROUP A NAME in order for our system to pull your people together. Our system doesn't recognize you as a group when you just sign up multiple people.
WATCH ARRIVE AT YOUR CORRAL BY 8:00AM ON RACE DAY
FAQ
* COSTUMES - we encourage costumes, hats, and celebratory elements at the event.
* STROLLERS - strollers are allowed on the course. Be aware of those around you.
* DOGS - dogs are allowed on the course, collars and leash are required.
* Pick up after your dog - we all thank you!!
Races
-
Turkey Stampede 10K
Incl. $1.72 Fee & $15 Long Sleeve Performance Shirts Optional
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$13.72
The 10K is a LOOP course which goes through the historic Strong Avenue neighborhood, around McNaughton Park, and back through downtown Elkhart! Park near your corral and make time to be in your starting corral by 8:00am. -
Turkey Stampede 5K
Incl. $1.72 Fee & $15 Long Sleeve Performance Shirts Optional
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:35AM EST)
$13.72
A loop course for this event that goes down Main Street, around the beautiful historic Strong Avenue neighborhood, and then back to the Aquatics Center. Remember, this is a chip start, so your time doesn't start until you cross the timing mat. Park near your corral and make time to be in your starting corral by 8:00am. -
Turkey Stampede 1-Mile Walk
Incl. $1.72 Fee & $15 Long Sleeve Performance Shirts Optional
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:40AM EST)
$13.72
Walkers travel down Jackson to Main Street and then take a 3/4 of a lap around Island Park exiting into American Park. A lovely loop course that will wind you around and bring you back under the finisher arch where you will collect your finisher medal. This is an accessible course. Park near your corral and make time to be in your starting corral by 8:00am.
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