24th Annual Tyler Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run
About the race
Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Racquet & Jog, Tyler, TX
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a festive 5K or Fun Run for the whole family! Whether you run, jog, or walk, the Tyler Turkey Trot is a fun tradition and the perfect way to get moving before the big meal.
Courses & distances
5K Run/ Walk
Distance: 5K
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Kids' Dash
Distance: 0.2 km
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:15 AM
The Kids' Dash takes place in the event parking lot. The Kids Race is split into groups: Age 4 and Under, Ages 5 - 7, Ages 8 - 9, Ages 10 - 11
Race schedule
- Kids' Dash: 8:15 AM
- 5K Run/Walk: 9:00 AM
Registration details
5K participants receive a long-sleeve event t-shirt, a finisher medal, and chip-timed results.
Kids' Dash registrants receive a kids t-shirt and medal. Kids' Dash participants may also join the 5K at no additional cost; however, a separate 5K registration is required to receive chip timing and an additional finisher medal.
Online registration only. No in-person registrations.
Registration closes at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25.
Start and finish location
The race starts and finishes at Racquet & Jog at 5403 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703.
Age categories
5K
9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75+
Kids' Dash
4 & under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11
The course
Location
City insight: Tyler
Tyler is a city in Northeast Texas, USA, and the county seat of Smith County. It is named for John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States. Summers are hot and humid, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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