Salado Vfw Auxiliary 122355 Turkey Trot Fun Run
About this race
Bring the family (both humans & K-9s!) to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on November 21, 2026 & run or walk our First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run! The course will begin at the Western Pavilion (visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road) and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trails.
This is also a youth-centered community event. We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day! We're even holding a T-shirt Design Contest! The front of the race t-shirt will feature the winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students!
Registration Fees 1 Sept - 4 Oct: Early Bird $35 5 Oct - 20 Nov: $40 Day of Race: $45T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by 30 October 2026.
T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced. Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion (next to the Belton Christian Youth Center).
Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM.
RACE DAYCheck-in will begin at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas.
The race will begin at 9:00 AM.
MEDAL CATEGORIESMedals will be given to the top 3 male & female in each category:
•Adults 18+ •High School •Middle School •Elementary School
We will also have a SPECIAL CATEGORY of Human/K-9 Team and will award the top 3 placements.
*Competing K-9s MUST be leashed & walk/run the event. Use of a pet stroller or carrier will disqualify the team.
For safety purposes, ALL canines attending the event MUST be leashed, or in a pet stroller or carrier.
RAFFLES & CANNED FOOD DRIVE EVENTWe will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win!
Our Canned Food Drive will benefit Heart & Hands Ministries for the holiday season. You will receive 1 FREE Raffle Ticket for every 2 canned goods donated.
PROCEEDSAll proceeds from this fun run will go to the Salado VFW Auxiliary/VFW Post 12235 to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community.
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Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk
*All are welcome to participate! *T-shirts guaranteed for registrations NLT October 30th. *Race Day Registration: >8:00-8:45 AM at the race site >Personal devices (phones) will be used for registration. >Payment - Cash or Credit Card via RunSignUp
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Belton yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (CST) in Belton on November 21, 2026 — 10h 27m of daylight.
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