Festival Foods Turkey Trot Appleton
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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.