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Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk

Anderson, Indiana

RoadWalkRegistration open
  • Running events
  • Walker friendly
  • Dog friendly not tagged
  • Stroller friendly not tagged
Terrain
Not graded yet
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Start area
829 Alexandria Pike, Anderson, IN 46012
ZIP
46012

Events

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot WALK (walk only, no running)

$5

2.6 miles · Walk

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

No time limit listed

Registration closes Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot RUN (Run or Run Walk)

$5

5.2 miles · Road

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

No time limit listed

Registration closes Wed, Nov 25, 2026

About this race

Gobble, gobble!!! Calling all TURKEYS!
Join us for our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Shadyside Lake! 

Registration is online or the day of only and starts at 7:15 AM. Registration is $5 (No shirt)

ALL Proceeds will go to Outfitters!  Outfitters provides new and gently used clothing to school age children in need. Last year we provided over 1100 children in Madison County with a weeks worth of clothing absolutely free.
https://outfittersclothes.org/

Activity Center at Shadyside Park (next to the Pickleball courts)

Walkers and runners start at the same time (8 AM)

Walkers complete 1 lap (approximately 2.64 miles).
Runners complete 2 laps (approximately 5.28 miles).

Please bring your own hydration and nutrition as water and energy will not be provided on the course.

Top Male and Female Runners and Walkers will win special prizes as well as pies and other great items given out as well!

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