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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Iowa's largest Thanksgiving race, where runners decide mid-course whether to finish the 5K or keep going for 5 miles around the State Capitol.

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Holiday and seasonal · Des Moines, IA

The Des Moines Turkey Trot is a holiday fun run in Des Moines, Iowa, with a verified date of November 26, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Start 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving morning
Where
Court Avenue District
208 Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309 · Polk
Directions
Entry
$40-$58 by date; family of 4 $170; Tot Trot $15
Register
Organized by
The Des Moines Turkey Trot
Official siteRegisterDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • turkey hats
  • State Capitol loop
  • choose 5K or 5 miles mid-race
  • Tot Trot
  • chip timed

2026 Confirmed

Thursday, November 26, 2026

  • Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

About 6,000 runners start at the Polk County Courthouse, cross the river through the East Village and circle the Capitol complex.

The run

Distances
5K, 5 miles, Tot Trot
Occasion
Thanksgiving
Season
Fall
Field
About 6,000

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.