Paris, TX - Turkey Trot
About this race
Gobble Gobble—it’s the 51st Annual Paris, TX Turkey Trot at the Love Civic Center sports pavilion!
Join us for a feather-flappin’ good time as we celebrate 51 years of fun, fitness, and giving back!
Each year, a portion of the proceeds goes to a local charity.
Early birds will hit the pavement bright and early on Thanksgiving morning at the Love Civic Center—because nothing says “Turkey Day” like earning that extra slice of pie!
Race Day Details:
Registration opens at 7:00 AM
Race starts at 7:50 AM (Kid's Fun Run)
Day-of registration: $40
Award ceremony will start approximately at 9:20am for both events (5K & 2M Prediction Walk/Run). Please check online results at RSU and verify your time is correct before the Award Ceremony.
*Participants registering after Friday, November 20th @ 6:00 pm race packets will not be available until race morning Thursday November 26th @ 7:00 am. All participants who registered before 11/20/2026 6:00 pm can pick up their race packet on Monday November 23rd & Tuesday November 24th at PARIS FITNESS and AQUATICS from 8am - 8pm. No packet pickup will be allowed on Wednesday November 25th. *
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the Paris, TX - Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 5K, 3.2K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Paris.
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5K
2M Prediction Walk
Fun Run (1 Mile)
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for November in Paris.
About Paris
Paris, TX - Turkey Trot takes place in Paris, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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