Walkerton Parks Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
About this race
Run the Trails Before the Turkey!
Kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with our Inaugural Turkey Trot Trail 5K Run! Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh air, movement and gratitude as we hit the trails before the big feast. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, enjoy a nice trail walk or just looking for a fun way to get moving, everyone is welcome!
Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, bring your friends and family, and make new memories while working up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner. This is all about having fun, staying active, and celebrating the season together!
Check-in from 7-7:45 am the morning of the race.
Please Note: This is our inaugural year, and timing will be unofficial. Come ready to enjoy the experience, challenge yourself, and have a gobble-worthy good time!
Adults $15
Students $5
Children 5 and under run free.
Lace up, hit the trails, and earn that extra slice of pie! 🥧🍂
No Strollers and No Pets*
Inclement weather: If the trails are unable to be used due to weather conditions and roadways are safe and clear, we will utilize a road race route throughout the town of Walkerton.
***UNFORTUNATELY THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS RACE
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5K Run/Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Walkerton yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 5:18 PM local time (EST) in Walkerton on November 26, 2026 — 9h 31m of daylight.
Course
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- Walkerton 5K Races 2 races
- Walkerton Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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- 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, 2 Walkerton events
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