Turkey Trot and Fun Run 2026

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Entry fee: From $20
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
5K and Fun Run Turkey Trot USD437 Staff and Students	5K	Nov 21, 20269:00 AM	$20	–
Turkey Trot and Fun Run Community Entry	5K	Nov 21, 20269:00 AM	$40	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K and Fun Run Turkey Trot USD437 Staff and Students: $20 until Oct 17.
Turkey Trot and Fun Run Community Entry: $40 until Oct 16.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $20, entry is about 35 percent below a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Topeka runs 35:24, about 11:24 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:51 and men in 31:36.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the 5K and Fun Run Turkey Trot USD437 Staff and Students starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,030 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

5900 SW 61st Street, Topeka, KS 66619

Directions to the start

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 21 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 65°F.

Based on 85 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: 5900 SW 61st Street, Topeka, KS 66619Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,030 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Turkey Trot and Fun Run?: Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Kansas?: At $20, entry is about 35 percent below a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 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.
Where does it start?: 5900 SW 61st Street, Topeka, KS 66619.

From the organizers

Please join us on November 22nd to walk, run, skip, hop, roll or stroll a 5K to kick off Thanksgiving Break!

9 am Mascot Race for Glory

9:15 Fun Run

10 am 5K

Members of PTOs from every elementary school in USD437 have collaborated to put on this fun event for the kids and community! All funds raised will be divided amongst the schools equally.