Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race Schedule details can be found here https://nebraskaruns.com/omahaturkeytrot5K.
5KKids
Omaha Turkey Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's Dash - 100 Meters | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:45 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $12.99 | – |
| 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $12.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk Extended Online Registration | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $45.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $45.99 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $39.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kid's Dash - 100 Meters: Free until Nov 27.
- 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under): $12.99 until Nov 26.
- 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) - Extended Online Registration: $12.99 until Nov 27.
- 5K Run/Walk: $39.99 until Nov 23.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $12.99, entry is about 59 percent below a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Omaha runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:12 and men in 30:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the Kid's Dash - 100 Meters starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 980 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 56°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Omaha Turkey Trot 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up details can be found here https://nebraskaruns.com/omahaturkeytrot5K.
Race details
- Where
- 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 980 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Event Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Omaha Turkey Trot 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?
- At $12.99, entry is about 59 percent below a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102.
From the organizers
Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Omaha Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. Everyone gets donuts at the finish line!
Omaha, NE
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website NebraskaRuns.com.