Tyler Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run
About this race
Join Us for the 24th Annual Tyler Turkey Trot!
Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Racquet & Jog, Tyler, TX
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a festive 5K or Fun Run for the whole family! Whether you run, jog, or walk, the Tyler Turkey Trot is a fun tradition and the perfect way to get moving before the big meal.
Kids' Dash: 8:15 AM
5K Run/Walk: 9:00 AM
5K participants receive a long-sleeve event t-shirt, a finisher medal, and chip-timed results.
Kids' Dash registrants receive a kids t-shirt and medal. Kids' Dash participants may also join the 5K at no additional cost; however, a separate 5K registration is required to receive chip timing and an additional finisher medal.
The race starts and finishes at Racquet & Jog at 5403 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703.
Age Categories (5K):
9 & 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+
Age Categories (Kids' Dash):4 & under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11
Important Notes:Online registration only. No in-person registrations.
Registration closes at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25.
Join fellow runners on November 28, 2024 for the Tyler Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, Kids' Dash featuring a flat and fast course in Tyler.
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Running
5K Run/ Walk
Kids' Dash
The Kids' Dash takes place in the event parking lot and will be 200 to 400 meters depending on age. The Kids Race is split into groups: Age 4 and Under, Ages 5 - 7, Ages 8 - 9, Ages 10 - 11
5K Run/ Walk - No Tshirt and No Finisher Medal
The shirts and medals are sold out, but you can still participate and be timed by signing up for this discounted category.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Tyler in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Tyler
Tyler Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run takes place in Tyler, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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