Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5k

Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5k takes place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event is a Thanksgiving-themed 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) that starts at 9:00 a.m. and welcomes participants of every age. The atmosphere is festive and family-oriented, and every finisher is rewarded with a donut at the end.

With a single distance and a walk option, this is a simple race to plan around, whether you are racing it or strolling with the family. If you want to run it fast, the 9:00 a.m. start gives you time for a full warm-up: jog an easy mile, add a few strides, and hold an even pace through the first half before pressing on. If you are working toward your first 5K, six weeks of three run-walk sessions a week, extending one run gradually to 30 minutes, will do the job. Late November calls for gloves and a hat, plus a layer you can shed once you are warm. The donut is waiting either way.