Minnesota · 5K
Turkey Day 5K
Turkey Day 5K is a 5K event held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Flat, downtown Minneapolis loop
- Registration
- tcmevents.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Turkey Day 5K
A beloved Thanksgiving-morning tradition that sends thousands of runners and walkers through downtown Minneapolis before the holiday meal.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest Thanksgiving-morning races in Minnesota
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Turkey Day 5K: common questions
- When is the Turkey Day 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Turkey Day 5K held?
- In Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Turkey Day 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Turkey Day 5K?
- About 3,500 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 Turkey Day 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at tcmevents.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Turkey Day 5K?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Turkey Day 5K start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Turkey Day 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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