Taylor County Humane Society Turkey Trot

Taylor County Humane Society Turkey Trot takes place in Medford, Wisconsin, on November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving morning. Organized by the Taylor County Humane Society, the event features a single 5K (3.1 miles), the TCHS Turkey Trot, starting at 9:00 a.m. It is a small-community holiday run that welcomes runners and walkers of every level.

A late-November morning in Wisconsin means cold, and possibly slick stretches, so plan accordingly: shoes with good traction, layers you can adjust, and a shorter, quicker stride if the footing is slippery. Times matter less than the effort on a day like this, so run by feel. For regular runners, the 5K is a good way to keep some intensity in a winter base phase; for beginners, six to eight weeks of three runs per week, building to 30 minutes continuous, is enough. Walkers should plan on 45 to 60 minutes. A 9:00 a.m. start leaves the rest of the day open for the meal.