Iron Turkey
About this race
18th Annual Iron Turkey
5k Run
Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Up and Running, 3233 N Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902
Registration fees
Until August 31 $30.00
Sept 1 – Sept 30 $35.00
Oct 1 – Oct 31 $40.00
Nov 1 – Nov 25 $45.00
Race is capped at 1000 entries
All participants receive a long sleeve technical t shirt
Finisher medals!
Trophies to the top three male and female, and age group awards 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over
Awesome refreshments at the finish line
Packet pick up at Up and Running
Tuesday 11/24 from 2-6 pm
Wednesday 11/25 10 -6 pm
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP
PROCEEDS BENEFIT UTEP FOOTBALL
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in El Paso.
About El Paso
Iron Turkey takes place in El Paso, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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