The Turkey Trot is a beloved Thanksgiving tradition for runners and walkers across America. These fun community races typically take place on Thanksgiving morning before the turkey feast gets underway. If you’re looking to burn off some calories before stuffing down that big holiday dinner, a Turkey Trot is the perfect event to participate in. But when exactly is the Turkey Trot 2022?
Overview of the Turkey Trot
A Turkey Trot is a race held on Thanksgiving Day, usually early in the morning. Most Trots are 5K or 8K distance and welcome runners, walkers, families, and costumed participants. It’s a festive atmosphere as a community comes together to get moving before indulging later in the day.
While Turkey Trots date back over a century, they’ve experienced a major boom in popularity since the running craze took off in the 1970s and 80s. Today, Turkey Trots attract hundreds of thousands of participants across the country and have become a Thanksgiving Day ritual for many
The most famous Turkey Trot takes place in Buffalo, New York Dating back to 1896, the YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot bills itself as the oldest consecutively run footrace in the world. Many other cities and towns now host their own local Turkey Trots on Thanksgiving as well.
When is the Date for Turkey Trot 2022?
In 2022, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 24. Therefore, the majority of Turkey Trots will take place on the morning of Thursday, November 24.
Some of the largest and most notable Turkey Trots happening on Thanksgiving Day 2022 include:
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YMCA Turkey Trot Buffalo, NY – The original Turkey Trot! Starts at 9 AM.
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Turkey Trot Houston, TX – Large event with 20,000+ participants. 8 AM start.
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Dana Point Turkey Trot, CA – Scenic race along the Pacific coast that attracts 15,000.
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Manchester Road Race, CT – Thanksgiving tradition since 1927. 10 AM start.
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Twin Cities Turkey Trot, MN – Minnesota’s largest Trot with over 20,000 runners. 8 AM.
Of course, hundreds of smaller local Turkey Trots will also take place in cities and towns across the country on Thanksgiving morning.
Typical Start Times for Turkey Trots
Most Turkey Trots kick off early in the morning, between 8-10 AM on Thanksgiving Day. Some common start times include:
- 8:00 AM
- 8:30 AM
- 9:00 AM
- 9:30 AM
- 10:00 AM
Early start times allow most participants to finish their run and get home in time to cook, eat Thanksgiving dinner, and still catch some football on TV.
If you’re planning to take part in a Turkey Trot, be sure to check your local event website for exact registration, start time, parking, and other logistics. Many Trots require pre-registration.
How Long Do Turkey Trots Last?
Most Turkey Trots are 5K (3.1 mile) or 8K (5 mile) events. At a recreational running pace, it will take about 30-60 minutes for most entrants to complete the course distance.
Elite runners and speedy runners can finish more quickly in under 20 minutes for a 5K distance. Walkers and families may take over an hour if going at a more relaxed pace.
9:00 to 10:30 AM is the typical overall timeframe for Turkey Trot racing activities from kickoff to finish line. The starting gun goes off first for faster runners. Slower waves then start in succession.
Post-race festivities with contests, costume parades, or awards ceremonies often cap off the event. Plan for about 2 total hours so you can take part in all the Turkey Trot fun on Thanksgiving morning!
Other Key Turkey Trot Details
If gearing up to run a Turkey Trot this year, here are some other helpful facts:
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Most Trots allow costumed runners and walkers to join in the fun. Get creative!
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Dress for cold weather as November morning temperatures can be chilly.
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Pre-register online to save money and secure a spot before sold out.
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Arrive early to park and get to the start line on time.
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Family friendly events welcome strollers and kids of all ages.
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Proceeds from registration often go to charity. Check which cause your Trot supports.
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Enjoy a Thanksgiving atmosphere with music, costumes, pie eating contests, and more.
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- LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE Race Day7:30 a.m. Packet Pick Up Open 8:30 a.m. Packet Pick Up Closes 8:45 a.m. Kids Dash9:00 a.m. 5K StartCourse time limit: 5K – 1 hour 20 minutes
- Packet pick up Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $14.99 per participant (limited time availability).Option 2:Packet pick up details will be posted 2 weeks prior to the event.Picking up someone else’s packet? Don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver.Option 3: Pick up your packet on event morning (not recommended).If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration. See FAQ’s for more details.
- COURSE MAPS AND LIVE PARTICIPANT TRACKING Course Maps5K Course MapRun the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids!Live Participant Tracking:Click here to download the live participant tracking app, RaceJoy. Experience race day like never before! Track your race progress while on course. Your family and friends can track your progress and directly send you motivational support while you’re racing.
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- DIRECTIONS, PARKING & HOTELS Start/finish location: 3rd St. SE & 10th Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401Parking:Street parking is available. Due to street closures for the race route, you may experience parking delays.
- Volunteer info Join in the excitement as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a free event shirt for volunteering. Volunteers will help at water stations, participant check-in, course marshaling and many other places.Sign up here.If you can’t find your volunteer confirmation e-mail, which is sent 2 weeks prior to the event, please contact us at 224-757-5425 or the e-mail address below.For more information email: [email protected].
- CONTACT US & FAQS YOU CAN MANAGE YOUR REGISTRATION THROUGH YOUR RUNSIGNUP.COM PROFILEYou can transfer to RUN A DIFFERENT DISTANCE within the same race up to 3 days before the run. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.You can DEFER/TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION to next year’s race or any other All Community Events race for $15 up to 3 days before the run. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.You can CHANGE YOUR SHIRT SIZE and any other add-ons up to 3 days before the race day. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.You can transfer your registration/bib # to another participant for $6 up to 3 days before the run. This can be managed on your Run Sign Up profile.Need help managing your registration? Click here for tutorials.VIRTUAL RUN FAQsYour gear will typically arrive 1 – 4 days before the race day. It will be sent to the address you entered during registration.To submit your virtual run results, click on this year’s results link in the “RESULTS, RECORD TIMES, AWARDS & PHOTOS” accordion above. Then, click the virtual run tab and enter your result.All WATER STATIONS include water.There will be no GEAR CHECK on the event site.If you ordered your RACE PACKET TO BE MAILED TO YOU or signed up for the virtual run, your gear will typically arrive 1 – 4 days before the race day. It will be sent to the address you entered in during registration. If your package does not arrive before the race day, please come to packet pick up or the race site where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event pickup or event day. After event day gear may not be available for post-race requests. If you do not pick up your participant gear, there will be a fee to have it mailed to you. Post-race shirt request link.Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.Runners and walkers can participate in this race. See the schedule above for the time limit.If at any time you require assistance throughout the run please notify a volunteer or course monitor.All participants are required to sign an online waiver.No Dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, must start in the back of the starting corral and the parent/guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their child(ren) in the stroller.This run will be chip timed. Participants wear a timing chip integrated with their bib number that starts their individual time when they cross the start line and stops it when they cross the finish line.The run will start rain, snow or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather-dependent.CONTACT USEmail: [email protected]Phone: 224-757-5425Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST *We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.
Turkey Trot 2022
FAQ
Where does the Turkey Trot Dallas start?
What time is the Turkey Trot Chicago?
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5:00 AM
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Cannon Dr. closes to all vehicle traffic.
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9:00 AM
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Wave 1: 5K – 8K Start (Runners with sub 6:00 min/mile – 9:00 min/mile)
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9:24 AM
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Wave 2: 5K – 8K Start (Runners with sub 10:00 min/mile – 12:00 min/mile) + Walkers & strollers (all participants pushing strollers)
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9:30 AM
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Start Line Corrals Close
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What time does the Phoenix Turkey Trot start?
Why is it called Turkey Trot?
When is YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot 2024?
Like this page and invite your friends on Facebook. The 129th Annual YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot is on Thursday November 28, 2024 to Sunday December 1, 2024. It includes the following events: 8k Live Run/Walk and 8k Virtual Run/Walk.
What is the S3 Turkey Trot?
General Information The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot kick off America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White. The S3 Turkey Trot has been a tradition in Detroit for over 40 years! Much more than a variety of races (10k/5k/1 mile and combo events), thousands of participants dress in costumes for the event.
Is the Turkey Trot a real race?
No, we’re talking about the popular annual race that happens all over North America around the Thanksgiving holidays: the turkey trot. The holiday race began in New York in 1896. That first year, six runners ran a 5-mile cross country race on dirt roads through downtown Buffalo.
How do I run the S3 Turkey Trot 10K?
To run both the S3 Turkey Trot 10K and the 5K Stuffing Strut you should run fast enough to register for the yellow or blue corral (under a 10-minute mile). All Drumstick Double participants will receive a special bib. Drumstick Double participants will finish the 10K on Atwater, then walk/run back to the start line on Griswold.