Turkey Trot
About the race
47th Annual Turkey Trot hosted by the Black Hills Runners Club at Old Storybook Island, 2026.
Walkers or those not wanting to be timed may start at any time after 8:30 a.m., while timed participants start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Refreshments such as apple cider, water and cookies are provided after the race.
Packet pickup and race morning
Early pickup (recommended): Black Hills Running Company, 1130 W. Omaha, 57702, on November 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Race morning: 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Early packet pickup is strongly encouraged due to the expected volume of participants.
Registration deadlines
Registration closes November 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Shirt purchases close November 18, 2026.
To be entered into the drawing to win a pie, you must be registered by the close of registration.
Shirt orders are added to your cart and must be completed and purchased with your race registration by November 18, 2026.
Race day notes
Confirmation emails with race details are sent after registration. Check your spam or junk folder if you do not receive it. Further Turkey Trot Day instructions and route details will be sent closer to race day.
With the exception of service animals, dogs and other pets must stay home.
A Trotter mascot will be available for holiday photos, and a photo booth is on site.
Finisher medals
Medals are limited in number. Only those registered with a bib receive a medal, so your race bib must be visible at all times.
To ensure your children receive a finisher medal, they must be registered and have their bib visible.
The course
Location
Old Storybook Island, Rapid City, SD, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Rapid City
Rapid City is a city and the county seat of Pennington County in western South Dakota, located on the eastern slope of the Black Hills. It is the state's second-most populous city after Sioux Falls, with 74,703 residents at the 2020 census, and it is known as the Gateway to the Black Hills. The continental climate brings cold, snowy winters and warm summers, so late spring through early autumn are the best seasons to race.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
Can I bring my dog?
With the exception of service animals, dogs and other pets must stay home.
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