Thu, Nov 26, 2026

2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K

Texarkana, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019
5K0.5 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Nov 19, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the 2026 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K

The Texarkana Turkey Trot runs on Thanksgiving morning and benefits a local mental health and disability services nonprofit. The organization behind it serves a wide stretch of Northeast Texas, supporting adults and children dealing with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, substance use, and housing instability. The entry fee goes directly toward client services and needs that have no other funding.

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Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:30$30
0.5 Miles11/26/2026 08:45$20
Sleep-In to Support the Community Healthcore Foundation11/26/2026 08:30$30

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