Weatherford Turkey Trot

Weatherford Turkey Trot takes place in Weatherford, Texas, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The morning opens with a 1K Kid's Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K Timed Run at 8:30 a.m. The order is deliberate: children get their own race first, and parents can then line up for the timed 5K knowing the kids have already had their turn.

The timed 5K is the format for anyone who wants an official result on Thanksgiving, whether that means a personal best or simply a benchmark before the winter. If you have been running three times a week this fall, add one session of short, faster repeats each week for the last month and you will be ready to race the full 3.1 miles. Newer runners can approach it as a run/walk and still enjoy the timing. The 1K is a short, fun distance for kids of any age, and a half-hour gap before the main start leaves time for a cool-down and a proper warm-up.