Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Ames, IA
Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 24, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.
The course runs through downtown Ames and loops back to where it started, so the finish line is the same block as the start. The route passes through the heart of the city, and the Thanksgiving morning timing means the streets feel quiet in a way they rarely do. Families tend to show up together, kids included.
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