Festival Foods Turkey Trot Janesville
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Event overview
The Festival Foods Turkey Trot Janesville takes place in Downtown Janesville on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event includes a 2-mile course, a 5-mile course, and a dog jog that runs on the 2-mile route. The 5-mile course is open to traffic; participants must obey all traffic signs and signals. Parking is available throughout the downtown area and in the YMCA lots. Snacks and a personal pumpkin pie are provided to participants after they complete their walk or run.
Registration, logistics and rules
Distances:
- 2-Mile
- 5-Mile
- Dog Jog (on the 2-Mile course only)
Registration prices vary by period. Early Bird (through Oct. 31) is Adults $27, Youth (under 18) $15, Dog $5. Regular (Nov. 1 - Nov. 23) is Adults $35, Youth $15, Dog $5. Race Week (Nov. 24 - Nov. 27) is Adults $40, Youth $15, Dog $5. Race week registrations are not guaranteed the preferred shirt size.
Bib and t-shirt pick-up is at the Janesville Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium (enter through Door 10) on Wednesday, November 26, and on Thanksgiving morning. Participants should bring their confirmation email or QR code for pick-up. Dogs are not allowed inside buildings during pick-up or on race morning; dogs on the 5-mile course will have chip times disqualified. Volunteer roles are available the afternoon of Wednesday, November 26, and Thanksgiving morning; volunteers receive a Festival Foods Turkey Trot shirt. Official merchandise is sold at the Festival Foods Janesville location before the event and at the Boys & Girls Club during event sales. The event lists Fleet Farm as a premier sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.