Iowa · Thanksgiving
Iowa Turkey Trots
11 turkey trots have a confirmed date in Iowa this year.
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 this year — most turkey trots run that morning, the day before, or the Saturday after.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 11
- Active listings
- 11
Turkey trots in Iowa
All 11 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest turkey trots in Iowa
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Iowa Turkey Trots: common questions
- How many turkey trots are there in Iowa?
- RaceRove currently lists 11 upcoming turkey trots in Iowa with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest turkey trot in Iowa?
- By estimated field size, the largest is the The Des Moines Turkey Trot, with about 15,000 runners across all of its distances.
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