Turkey Trots have become an essential part of Thanksgiving tradition. The holiday best known for food comas, family and football now includes a morning Turkey Trot in preparation for the 5000 calories headed your way. Thanksgiving has become the largest running event of the year as participants flock, no pun intended, to events across the country.

We have two things for you in this article

1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Twin Cities area that you might want to check out.

2 - The RunGuides Minneapolis/St. Paul Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you.

Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Turkey Trot 5k & Kids Fun Run

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Location: Prior Lake
Distance: 5k & Kids Half Mile

The Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Turkey Trot is a closed 5K run held on the rolling hills of The Meadows at Mystic Lake golf course located in the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Prior Lake, MN. This is a great course for the first-time 5K runner, families, and groups.

 > Get more info about the Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Turkey Trot 5k & Kids Fun Run

Saint Paul Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: St. Paul
Distance: 10k, 6k

Trot before you Gobble! The St. Paul Turkey Trot features out and back 6k and 10k courses in St. Paul along the Mississippi riverfront. Expect a sold out field of 6,000 runners, and a whole lot of turkey costumes!

 > Get more info about the Saint Paul Turkey Trot

Chanhassen Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: Chanhassen
Distance: 5k, Kids Dash

It’s your pre-turkey workout. Your body will thank you later. 

> Get more info about the Chanhassen Turkey Trot

Drumstick Dash

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: Lake Harriet
Distance: 10k, 5k, Kids Half Mile

The Drumstick Dash 10K is a way to bring family and friends together before the big meal. So before you sit down to eat and watch football, get active and go for a run.

> Get more info about the Drumstick Dash

Turkey Day 5k Minneapolis

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: Minneapolis
Distance: 5k

Join in the fun of the Dick's Sporting Goods Turkey Day 5K, benefiting Open Arms of Minnesota, on Thanksgiving morning before you sit down to feast with your family!

 > Get more info about the Turkey Day 5k Minneapolis

Turkey Day Trail Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: Maplewood
Distance: 10k, 5k, Kids 3k

The Turkey Day Trail Trot course is a favorite on the east side of Battle Creek Regional Park. A few challenging hills on a 5k double-loop course.  Runners will run clockwise on the outer loop and counterclockwise on the inner loop. Be prepared for a mix of paved trail and off-pavement cross-country ski trails including a dash of Mother Nature in the mix, could be warm and sunny then again, it has snowed early. The terrain is generally rolling and would not be described as flat.

> Get more info about the Turkey Day Trail Trot

Fast Before the Feast

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: White Bear Lake

Distance: 5k, 10k

Fast Before the Feast is a Thanksgiving Day 5k and 10k in downtown White Bear Lake. Come experience the hometown feel for this holiday classic run. All abilities and dogs are welcome. The race also features a fun run, awards for age groups, free parking, and a great molded medal. Shirts are optional.

 > Get more info about the Fast before the Feast

Looking for More Runs?

For the complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around the Twin Cities area go to www.runguides.com/minneapolis/runs