Anchorage Turkey Trot
About this race
2026 Anchorage Turkey Trot: Run. Turkey. Nap.
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with great positive energy, community spirit, and a little friendly competition at the 2026 Anchorage Turkey Trot! Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best, a family looking for a fun holiday tradition, or a child taking on their first race, there’s an event for everyone.
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for music, fun, and healthy movement before sitting down for your holiday feast.
Event Details
Date: Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026)
Time: 9:00 AM start
Race Highlights
Chip Timing for the 5K & 1-Mile Race
Fun Run & Walk: Upbeat music and plenty of energy for casual runners and walkers.
Prizes & Awards:
Top 3 runners awarded across all age categories.
Special prizes for:
Best Dressed Individual
Best Dressed Family
Costumes are highly encouraged!
Age Divisions
Awards will be presented to top finishers in the following divisions:
Under 10
Ages 10–15
Ages 15–18
Ages 19–29
Ages 30–39
Ages 40–49
Ages 50–59
Ages 60–69
Ages 70+
Pick your distance
Running
5K Turkey Trot
1 Mile Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Louisville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 5:24 PM local time (EST) in Louisville on November 26, 2026 — 9h 48m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 105 Louisville events
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