Wisconsin · 8K · 5K
Milwaukee Turkey Trot
Milwaukee Turkey Trot is a 8K and 5K event held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 8K, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat; lakefront course at Veterans Park with Lake Michigan views
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wisconsinruns.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 8K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Milwaukee Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving Day 8K and 5K along Milwaukee's lakefront at Veterans Park, offering stunning Lake Michigan views. A long-running family tradition that draws thousands each year.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Milwaukee's largest Thanksgiving traditions; part of the nationwide Thankful Turkey series
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Milwaukee Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Milwaukee Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Milwaukee Turkey Trot held?
- In Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Milwaukee Turkey Trot offer?
- 8K and 5K.
- How many people run the Milwaukee Turkey Trot?
- About 5,000 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 Milwaukee Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Milwaukee Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $39.99 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Milwaukee Turkey Trot start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
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