North Dakota · 5K · 1-Mile
Magic City Turkey Trot
Magic City Turkey Trot is a 5K and 1-Mile event held in Minot, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Minot, ND
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Minot, North Dakota
- Distances
- 5K, 1-Mile
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 12°F at the start, 87% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Magic City Turkey Trot
Minot's Thanksgiving Day tradition, the Magic City Turkey Trot offers a 5K and a 1-mile run/walk to start the holiday with a community gathering. It is the largest Turkey Trot in northwestern North Dakota.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Minot's largest Thanksgiving Day race
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Magic City Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Magic City Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Magic City Turkey Trot held?
- In Minot, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Magic City Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K and 1-Mile.
- How many people run the Magic City Turkey Trot?
- About 500 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 Magic City Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Magic City Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the Magic City Turkey Trot start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Magic City Turkey Trot?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Magic City Turkey Trot?
- about 12°F at the start, 87% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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