Las Vegas Turkey Trot

NOV
27
2025
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Las Vegas Turkey Trot on the Historic Railroad Trail near Hoover Dam, with distances from 1 mile to a half marathon. Run the Six Tunnels with sweeping Lake Mead views and enjoy swag, snacks and medals.
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Half Marathon 12 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Las Vegas Turkey Trot - Overview

The Las Vegas Turkey Trot is a running event held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. The event is in its 18th year and offers four distances:

  • Half marathon
  • 12K
  • 5K
  • 1 Mile

Races run on the Historic Railroad Trail in the Lake Mead Recreation Area near Boulder City. The course follows an old railroad line and passes through the Six Tunnels toward Hoover Dam. All distances feature views of Lake Mead. The event is USATF sanctioned.

Logistics, awards and facilities

Packet pick-up is available the day before at Trek Bicycles in Henderson and on race day at the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail parking area on Lakeshore Road in Boulder City. Organizers provide a course map and accurately measured, clearly marked courses. Race amenities listed include post-race snacks, a race bib, a shirt and a finisher medal. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers and in 10-year age groups. Entry fees vary by date; for example, the half marathon is listed from $75 up to $100 and other distances have tiered fees shown on the event pricing chart. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
12 km
12k
5 km
1 Mile

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