Murphy Turkey Trot

Murphy Turkey Trot takes place in Murphy, Texas, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, with an unusually broad menu for a Thanksgiving race. The schedule opens with a Kid's Dash at 7:20 a.m., followed by the 15K (9.3 miles) at 7:30 a.m., the 10K (6.2 miles) at 7:35 a.m., and the 5K and 1 Mile at 7:45 a.m. Everything runs on the same morning, so families can pick a distance for each member and still be done before the holiday meal.

The 15K is the standout option here: few turkey trots offer it, and it makes a solid long-effort target for runners building toward a winter half marathon or wanting a real test beyond the 10K. The 10K suits anyone with a consistent base who wants a sustained race, while the 5K and 1 Mile keep the door open to beginners and walkers. For the 15K, plan on eight to ten weeks of training with a weekly long run building to about 8 miles; for the 10K, four to six weeks of steady running with one faster session per week is plenty. Early start times mean you should warm up before the gun.