Turkey Day Trail Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From $18 · goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K - 16yrs old and under | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K 70+ Experienced trail runner | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 3K Kids run | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $18$19 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K - 16yrs old and under | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K 70+ Experienced trail runner | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $40 until Oct 1, then $45 until Nov 2, then $50 until Nov 26, then $55 until Nov 26.
- 10K - 16yrs old and under and 10K 70+ Experienced trail runner and 5K - 16yrs old and under and 5K 70+ Experienced trail runner: $25 until Oct 1, then $30 until Nov 2, then $35 until Nov 26, then $40 until Nov 26.
- 3K Kids run: $18 until Oct 1, then $19 until Nov 2, then $20 until Nov 26, then $25 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Minnesota ($40).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2350 Upper Afton Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55119
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 22°F at dawn to 37°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 7°F and hot years reach 48°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.
Race details
- Where
- 2350 Upper Afton Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55119Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 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 Turkey Day Trail Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $18 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Minnesota?
- At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Minnesota ($40).
- 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, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2350 Upper Afton Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55119.
From the organizers
The Turkey Day Trail Trot course is one of our favorites on the east side of Battle Creek Regional Park. A few challenging hills on a 5k double loop course. Runners will run clockwise on the outer loop and counter clockwise on the inner loop. 3K kids run starts with the 5K runners then they get to take the short cut to the finish. All runners receive a custom printed long sleeve Turkey Day Trail Trot shirt.