Festival Foods Turkey Trot Appleton

Event overview

The Festival Foods Turkey Trot Appleton is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, WI. The event uses a single start line with a two-wave start: 5-Mile participants line up first, followed by 2-Mile participants, and Dog Jog participants line up after the 2-Mile group. The course splits at Franklin Street at the 1.67 mile mark; turning left puts participants on the 5-Mile course. The routes cross railroad tracks twice. Dogs are allowed only on the 2-Mile course; dogs on the 5-Mile course risk disqualification of chip time.

Distances

• 5-Mile
• 2-Mile (includes Dog Jog)

Logistics and services

Registration pricing varies by period: Early Bird (through Oct. 31), Regular (Nov. 1 - Nov. 23), and Race Week (Nov. 24 - Nov. 27). Fees differ for adults, youth (under 18), and dogs. Bib and t-shirt pick-up is available on the day before the event and on Thanksgiving morning. Volunteers are needed on the afternoon before and on Thanksgiving morning; volunteers receive a free event shirt. Pie pick-up and post-race snacks are located on Oneida Street and Houdini Plaza; participants must present the pie tag from their bib. Wednesday street parking requires meter payment; parking is free on Thanksgiving Day for streets, ramps, and public lots. The event lists Fleet Farm as a premier sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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