Registration details are on the race's own site.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Gobbler Dash | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | See registration | – |
| 10K Run | 10K | Nov 26, 20267:50 AM | See registration | – |
| 5K Run & Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:40 AM | See registration | – |
| Tot Trot | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:40 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Arizona runs 1:04:50, about 10:26 a mile, based on 28 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:16 and men in 58:17.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 1 Mile Gobbler Dash starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
North parking lot of Wesley Bolin Plaza, downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 80°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.
What runners should know about Phoenix Turkey Trot, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Pickup is at Sole Sports Scottsdale on Monday, Nov. 23 (3 to 7 p.m.) and Tuesday, Nov. 24 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and at Sole Sports Tempe on Wednesday, Nov. 25 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Race morning pickup opens at 6:30 a.m. at the plaza. Someone else may collect your packet.
Parking and travel
Parking is free behind the State Capitol off 19th Avenue and Jefferson Street; the race site is a short walk east along Jefferson.
Awards
In the 5K and 10K, the top three men and women in each age group, from 1 to 11 up through 80 and over, receive a medal. A costume contest has categories for best turkey, most creative, best family, best couple and best team of 10 or more.
Rules and FAQ
Entries are not refunded. Deferral requests close Nov. 15 and are allowed only if you did not defer the previous year. Switching races is done through your Race Roster account. Strollers are welcome from the back of the field; dogs are strongly discouraged because of the crowds.
The cause
The race supports Paws for Youth, which runs free pet therapy programs for children and teens at Title I schools, shelters and treatment centers.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (phoenixturkeytrot.com, phoenixturkeytrot.com/5k-run-walk, phoenixturkeytrot.com/testimonials, phoenixturkeytrot.com/reserve), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A Thanksgiving morning race day at Wesley Bolin Plaza near the Arizona State Capitol in downtown Phoenix, with a timed 1 mile, a 10K, a 5K run and walk, and an untimed 50 yard Tot Trot for kids 6 and under. Every entrant gets a shirt and a finisher medal.