Turkey trots in Kansas 2026
Turkey trots are the Thanksgiving races: mostly 5Ks on Thanksgiving morning, often for a local charity, and the biggest running day of the year in the US. 18 turkey trots in Kansas. 8 on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Dates, distances and how competitive each field is.
- Sat, Nov 14HRC Turkey TrotHays5K10K
- Sat, Nov 14Gobble Wobble Run/WalkHaysville5K
- Sat, Nov 14MM Fitness 2026 Turkey TrotGarden City5K10K Competitive
- Sat, Nov 14Belle Plaine PTO Turkey TrotBelle Plaine5K
- Sat, Nov 21Turkey TrotTopeka5K
- Sat, Nov 21Sunnyside Elementary Turkey TrotDodge City5K
- Sat, Nov 21Turkey Trot and Fun RunTopeka5K
- Sat, Nov 21Coach Yantis 5K Turkey TrotOlathe5K Very competitive
- Sun, Nov 22Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KOverland Park5K10KHalf marathonMarathon Competitive
- Sun, Nov 22Turkey Trails- WichitaWichita5K10KHalf marathon Local
- Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day 5KOverland Park5K
- Thu, Nov 26Pittsburg Turkey TrotPittsburg5K
- Thu, Nov 26Topeka Turkey TrotTopeka5K10K Local
- Thu, Nov 26Cawker City Fitness Center Turkey TrotCawker City5K
- Thu, Nov 26Wee Fit Turkey Trot 4th annualAbilene5K
- Thu, Nov 26Say Grace Thanksgiving Day 5K RaceWichita5K
- Thu, Nov 26RunLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5KLawrence5K Competitive
- Thu, Nov 26MHK Turkey TrotManhattan5K Local
Turkey trots by state
Alabama 35Alaska 2Arizona 28Arkansas 32California 137Colorado 42Connecticut 36Delaware 7Washington, DC 9Florida 188Georgia 70Hawaii 8Idaho 13Illinois 77Indiana 48Iowa 25Kansas 18Kentucky 50Louisiana 18Maine 18Maryland 52Massachusetts 71Michigan 83Minnesota 29Mississippi 13Missouri 56Montana 11Nebraska 13Nevada 10New Hampshire 18New Jersey 92New Mexico 11New York 106North Carolina 116North Dakota 4Ohio 80Oklahoma 26Oregon 21Pennsylvania 100Rhode Island 4South Carolina 34South Dakota 6Tennessee 47Texas 155Utah 18Vermont 16Virginia 89Washington 61West Virginia 18Wisconsin 33Wyoming 4
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Common questions
When are turkey trots in Kansas in 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. 8 of the 18 turkey trots we list in Kansas are that day; the rest fall on the days around it.
How long is a turkey trot?
Most are 5Ks: 100% of the turkey trots in Kansas have one. 5 offer a 10K and 2 offer a Half marathon. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which turkey trot in Kansas has the fastest field?
By past results, Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot in Olathe, then RunLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5K. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a turkey trot?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.