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 offers three race distances:
- 1 Mile
- 5K
- 10K
Registration fee is listed as $35, with free entry for runners age 14 and under. A group discount of $5 per person applies for groups of four or more who register together; free youth entries are not eligible for the group discount. Portions of registration proceeds support the LCRC Summer Youth Program and scholarships for high school cross country teams in Dona Ana County. The event is volunteer produced and is a closed course.
Course and logistics
All races begin and end inside the Field of Dreams track. The 5K runs along Motel Boulevard and Bruins Road. The 10K uses the City of Las Cruces Mesilla Drain and Outfall Channel trails before rejoining the 5K route. The course is on paved surfaces with about 11 ft of elevation gain. Timing uses RFID chip timing with camera backup; bibs include chips and must be worn visibly on the outside of clothing. Awards include overall top three male and female and age group awards. Race photos and a finisher video are posted to the results page. Event parking uses the westside parking lot with access from Tashiro Drive. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.