North Dakota · 10K · 5K
CFA Turkey Trot
CFA Turkey Trot is a 10K and 5K event held in Bismarck, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- raceentry.com
- Official website
- cfand.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:15 AM CST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 15°F at the start, 90% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the CFA Turkey Trot
The Cystic Fibrosis Association's Turkey Trot is one of North Dakota's largest Thanksgiving Day races, with a 35-plus-year history rooted in the original 'Thanks For Giving Road Race.' Thousands turn out for the 5K and 10K to support families living with cystic fibrosis.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of North Dakota's largest Thanksgiving races; 35+ year tradition
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CFA Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the CFA Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the CFA Turkey Trot held?
- In Bismarck, North Dakota.
- What distances does the CFA Turkey Trot offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the CFA Turkey Trot?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the CFA Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the CFA Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from raceentry.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the CFA Turkey Trot start?
- 9:15 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the CFA Turkey Trot?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the CFA Turkey Trot?
- about 15°F at the start, 90% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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