26Nov
5K Walk/Run
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
FAM Turkey Trot
West Des Moines,
Iowa,
United States
11 days left
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Date
26 Nov, 2026
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$30.00
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Website
Official website
FAM Turkey Trot
About the event
The FAM Turkey Trot has been a tradition for many families since 2012. It is a family friendly way to kick off your Thanksgiving, whether you're a competitive runner or want walk around the lake with your family. Teams can be set up in memory of a loved one, so that you can raise funds in their honor. Whether you are a family served by SHINE or just looking for a quick 5K to earn your Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll enjoy your morning at Raccoon River Park with other runners, joggers, and walkers. We can’t anticipate the weather, but we can guarantee a tradition for years to come!
In order to support the SHINE program at Blank Children’s Hospital, a raffle will also take place with tickets going on sale November 13th through race day. You do not need to be present to win. Visit our Facebook page to see a list of raffle items and enter for a chance to win.
Races offered
26Nov
Out of Town Virtual Race
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in West Des Moines.
Temperature1.4° / 10.2°
Feels like-3.2° / 6.0°
Sunshine hours6h 44m
Rainfall1.7 mm
Snowfall0.2 cm
Wind13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity70.1%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:04
Sunset17:55
About West Des Moines
Learn more about the host city, West Des Moines.
West Des Moines is a city in Iowa, United States. Most of the city is in Polk County, some of it is in Dallas County, and small portions extend into Warren and Madison Counties.
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