Wild Turkey Wattle
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Otsego, Minnesota
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Wild Turkey Wattle on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Otsego Regional Park in Otsego, MN! This family-friendly 5k run/walk is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving morning. Enjoy the beautiful, flat, and slightly rolling trails alongside the river and through picturesque wooded areas, and keep an eye out for some wild turkeys along the route!
The 5k starts at 8:00 AM, followed by a fun 1.5k Kids Run at 8:45 AM. Strollers are welcome, so bring the whole family! In the spirit of giving, we encourage participants to bring non-perishable food items or winter clothing donations for local families in need, which will be collected for CAER, our community food shelf. This event supports the local high school nordic ski programs and helps provide essential gear and training for young athletes. With over 400 runners joining us in past years, this event has grown tremendously, and we can't wait to see you there! Registration is open until November 9th for guaranteed shirt sizes, so sign up early and be part of this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition!
The 5k starts at 8:00 AM, followed by a fun 1.5k Kids Run at 8:45 AM. Strollers are welcome, so bring the whole family! In the spirit of giving, we encourage participants to bring non-perishable food items or winter clothing donations for local families in need, which will be collected for CAER, our community food shelf. This event supports the local high school nordic ski programs and helps provide essential gear and training for young athletes. With over 400 runners joining us in past years, this event has grown tremendously, and we can't wait to see you there! Registration is open until November 9th for guaranteed shirt sizes, so sign up early and be part of this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition!
Organiser's Description
5k - family friendly on Thanksgiving morning. Come out and enjoy some beautiful trails before sitting down to an excellent Turkey dinner at home. You may even see some Wild Turkeys in the process!
The run/walk will be held at Otsego Regional Park in Otsego, MN. The course is flat to slightly rolling and loops around next to the river and back through some wooded sections. It is a paved course and strollers are welcome, we just ask that you allow runners to pass and are careful maneuvering around other runners.
Bring non-perishable food items or winter clothing donation (gloves, mittens, hats, jackets) for kids or adults and we'll be filling a truck to donate to CAER! (Our local food shelf)
This race is hosted by our local high school nordic ski programs(Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman) and helps to offset costs for our athletes that are not able to afford the expenses. We are a non-profit (501c3) and run on limited funding from the school district as budgets become tighter and tighter. We strive to provide ski equipment for any skier that is unable to purchase it for themselves and we supplement costs for training trips and competitions for those that need it. We also use the fundraiser to purchase uniforms and help outfit the team. This is our 14th year! We grew from a small friends/family event of just the team that first year, to 400 runners now. Thank you for joining us, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to spend your Thanksgiving morning with us!
Shirts are available on a first come first filled basis. Register by November 9th to guarantee your choice in size.
Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 7:00am.
5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00am
Kids 1.5k starts at 8:45am
Race day registration is available but shirts/giveaways may be limited or gone:
* 5k-13 and up: $40,
* 5k-12 and under: $30
* 1.5k Kids Run $10
The run/walk will be held at Otsego Regional Park in Otsego, MN. The course is flat to slightly rolling and loops around next to the river and back through some wooded sections. It is a paved course and strollers are welcome, we just ask that you allow runners to pass and are careful maneuvering around other runners.
Bring non-perishable food items or winter clothing donation (gloves, mittens, hats, jackets) for kids or adults and we'll be filling a truck to donate to CAER! (Our local food shelf)
This race is hosted by our local high school nordic ski programs(Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman) and helps to offset costs for our athletes that are not able to afford the expenses. We are a non-profit (501c3) and run on limited funding from the school district as budgets become tighter and tighter. We strive to provide ski equipment for any skier that is unable to purchase it for themselves and we supplement costs for training trips and competitions for those that need it. We also use the fundraiser to purchase uniforms and help outfit the team. This is our 14th year! We grew from a small friends/family event of just the team that first year, to 400 runners now. Thank you for joining us, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for continuing to spend your Thanksgiving morning with us!
Shirts are available on a first come first filled basis. Register by November 9th to guarantee your choice in size.
Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 7:00am.
5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00am
Kids 1.5k starts at 8:45am
Race day registration is available but shirts/giveaways may be limited or gone:
* 5k-13 and up: $40,
* 5k-12 and under: $30
* 1.5k Kids Run $10
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