Jnf 5K Turkey Trot
About this race
Gobble, Wobble & Run! Thanksgiving Day
Before you gobble up the turkey, gobble up a few miles! Join us for a festive Turkey Trot 5K that’s all about kicking off Thanksgiving with a little movement, a lot of fun, and plenty of community spirit.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a speedy walker, or just here to earn your pumpkin pie, this 5K is the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving morning. Bring your family, grab your friends, lace up those sneakers, and get ready to run, walk, trot, or wobble your way to the finish line!
Every registered participant will receive a Turkey Trot T-shirt, with winner and age-group awards for those looking to add a little friendly competition to their morning. And because no Turkey Trot is complete without a little post-race fuel, snacks and water will be waiting for you at the finish line.
Come for the 5K. Leave with a little extra room for Thanksgiving dinner. 😉
So grab your flock and join us for a Thanksgiving tradition in the making!
This year, all donations are going to the Jasper Newton Foundation Community Funds - and every dollar will be tripled! $1 becomes $3 with your race registration AND any donations you make. These funds are used for foundation community grants for local nonprofits each year.
**You MUST Register by 11/5 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Run. Trot. Gobble. Repeat.
7:30 am CST - Registration
8:00 am CST - START
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JNF 5K Turkey Trot
Registrations AFTER 11/5 are not guaranteed a T-shirt. If there are any extras, they will be available on race day for participants ONLY. REGISTER by NOVEMBER 5th to be GUARANTEED a T-SHIRT.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Rensselaer yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 4:23 PM local time (CST) in Rensselaer on November 26, 2026 — 9h 34m of daylight.
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- Rensselaer 5K Races 3 races
- Rensselaer Running Calendar 2026 3 races
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, 3 Rensselaer events
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