Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K

Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K is held in Grand Prairie, Texas, on November 26, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:00 a.m. and is open to both runners and walkers, with in-person and virtual options. A 1K Fun Run goes off just before it at 7:45 a.m. Every participant receives a shirt and a finisher medal, and awards are given to overall and age-group winners. The event takes place rain or shine, with provisions for delays or adjustments if needed, and anyone who cannot attend can still receive their race packet.

The virtual option makes this a flexible target if your Thanksgiving plans are uncertain, but the in-person 5K is where the awards are decided. Runners chasing an age-group placing can prepare with six to eight weeks of easy running plus one weekly interval session; walkers and beginners will be comfortable after a few weeks of regular 30-minute outings. With the fun run starting 15 minutes before the 5K, families can watch the kids finish and then line up together. North Texas weather in late November varies widely, so check the forecast and dress accordingly.