Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the LCPS Field of Dreams in Las Cruces. The event is volunteer produced by the Las Cruces Running Club and is organized as a closed course. It offers three distances:
- 1 Mile
- 5K
- 10K
Entry is free for runners age 14 and under. Paid entry includes a bib and a t-shirt (t-shirt availability not guaranteed after 11/12/2025). Paid and free participants receive a slice of pumpkin pie after finishing, and there are free snacks and drinks.
Course, timing and services
All races begin and end inside the Field of Dreams track. The 5K runs along Motel Blvd and Bruins Rd on wide streets. The 10K uses the City of Las Cruces Mesilla Drain and Outfall Channel trails before rejoining the 5K route. The course is paved and has about 11 ft of elevation gain. Chip timing will use RFID bib chips with camera backup; bibs must be worn on the outside of clothing. Results include race photos tagged by bib number and a finisher video. Awards are given for overall top three female and male and for age-group places; the 1 mile has age-group awards for 1-14 and 15+. Additional features include a packet pickup expo, a donation drive for El Caldito, prizes for best costume and largest team, and a group registration discount. Event parking uses the westside lot accessed from Tashiro Dr. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.