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 27, 2025 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
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Tyler in 2025, 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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