Thanksgiving 2026

Turkey Trots in Tucson, Arizona

2 turkey trots and Thanksgiving races in Tucson, AZ this season, 1 of them on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. A typical entry fee is around $24. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.

turkey trots

on Thanksgiving Day

$24

typical entry fee

with a kids race

Saturday, November 21

Gobbler 5K,10K & 13.1M at Tucson, AZ (47)

8:00 AM start

5K 10K Half Marathon

from $30

Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

Thanksgiving XC Classic 5K & 1.5 M Fun Run

8:00 AM start

5KKids

from $17

Quick answers

When are turkey trots in Tucson, AZ in 2026?: Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. 1 of the 2 turkey trots listed here are on the holiday itself. 1 runs in the weeks before.
What distances do turkey trots offer?: Of the 2 races, 2 include a 5K, 1 a 10K, 1 a kids race, and 1 a half marathon. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
What is the biggest turkey trot in Tucson, AZ?: Thanksgiving XC Classic 5K & 1.5 M Fun Run, with 1,272 finishers across its events in 2025.
Do turkey trots sell out?: Most do not, but the largest cap their fields, so check each race's registration page before Thanksgiving week.