26Nov
8 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 12.9K
- Start time
- 06:45
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Ellis County TURKEY TROT
Waxahachie,
Texas,
United States
17 days left
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Date
26 Nov, 2026
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$35.00
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Website
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Ellis County TURKEY TROT
About the event
4th Annual Thanksgiving Morning Fun Run – 5K, 10K & 8 Miler
Kick off your holiday with our festive 4th Annual 5K, 10K and 8 miler RUN / WALK on Thanksgiving morning! We’ll be trotting along at Getzendaner Park Trail—and you're invited to join the fun!
🦃 Race Day Details
📍 Location: Getzendaner Park Trail
🕖 Race Start: 6:45 AM
🕕 Shirt & Medal Pickup: 6:00 AM
💰 Registration: Just $35
This event is all about family, fun, and fitness. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking off pie in advance, everyone’s welcome—from seasoned runners to little gobblers in strollers!
🎽 Every participant gets a commemorative shirt and medal!
(Please register before November 5th to receive shirt and medal)
Come out, dress festive if you like, and let’s make this a Thanksgiving tradition worth trotting for!
Races offered
26Nov
10K TURKEY TROT
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
26Nov
5K TURKEY TROT
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:15
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Waxahachie.
Temperature10.8° / 21.1°
Feels like7.9° / 18.5°
Sunshine hours8h 13m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall—
Wind14.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:57
Sunset18:27
About Waxahachie
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