Yorktown DECA Turkey Trot

Yorktown DECA Turkey Trot is held in Yorktown, Indiana, on November 14, 2026. Organized by Yorktown DECA, the event pairs a 5K run with a kids' fun run of about 1 mile, both starting at 9:00 AM. The 5K is the timed centerpiece, while the fun run lets children take part in the same morning.

Turkey trots are ideal as a first race: eight weeks of easy running three times a week, with walk breaks as needed, will get most beginners to a comfortable 3.1 miles. If you race regularly, treat it as a fast tune-up before the holidays by adding a weekly session of short intervals and a proper warm-up on the day. Since the 5K and the fun run are listed at the same start time, parents may need to choose between running their own race and accompanying a child, so look at the schedule on site before lining up.