Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
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Event details
The Poultry in Motion: Waco Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot takes place on November 27, 2025 in Waco, Texas at Indian Spring Park near the Waco Suspension Bridge (101 N. University Parks, Waco, TX 76701). The event program includes:
- 5K - timed run/walk, USATF certified course
- 1 Mile - non-timed fun run/walk
- Kids 10 and under - untimed
- Who's Your Side Dish? - untimed option, no shirt
- Pie Eating Competition - no entry fee
The 5K offers overall, masters, and age-group awards, plus an award for best Thanksgiving-related costume. The event supports the Community Cancer Association and lists Bosque Spirits as a title sponsor.
Logistics and entries
Cotton blend short-sleeved shirts are included with the 5K and 1 Mile entries and are guaranteed for participants registered by November 15, 2025. Shirts are ordered after that date and extras are distributed by registration order. Finisher medals are produced after the event and will be distributed first to the initial 1,000 registrants, with additional distribution based on registration order. Packet pick-up is available the day before the event and on race day. Course maps are published for both the 5K and the one mile. Registration for some options closes on November 27, 2025; entry fees vary by event and may increase after October 30, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.