Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 8:00 AM CST

Location: Des Moines, IA; TBD, 50315
Type: RUN

At a glance

A festive, family-friendly Thanksgiving-themed run in Des Moines, offering distances for all ages and a focus on fun, great swag, and treats.

Fun
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Join the annual Turkey Trails event in Des Moines for a festive, family-friendly run. Embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving with distances including a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, plus a special 1-mile untimed option and a kids' dash. This event focuses on fun, offering great swag, chip-timing, free photos, and delicious treats at the finish line. It's designed for everyone to enjoy, whether you're running with family or participating virtually.

What to expect

Enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed run with options for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 1 Mile, and a Kids' Dash.
Receive a designer shirt, custom medal, and bib with your registration.
Look forward to chip-timing, live results, free photos, and delicious treats at the finish.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free photos for all participants
Delicious treats at the finish line
Youth-based pricing for 5K/10K

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sun, Nov 22, 8:00 AM CST · From $20.83
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 22, 2026, 3:15 AM CST
1 Miles
Sun, Nov 22, 8:00 AM CST · From $25.98
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 22, 2026, 3:15 PM CST
3.1 Miles
Sun, Nov 22, 8:00 AM CST · From $34.28
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 4 more options

6.2 Miles
Sun, Nov 22, 8:00 AM CST · From $34.28
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Nov 22, 8:00 AM CST · From $54.28
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 4:00 AM CST · Closes May 26, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Virtual Race
Sun, Nov 22, 8:00 AM CST · From $46.28
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 22, 2026, 3:15 AM CST
Volunteer then Run
Sun, Nov 22, 8:00 AM CST · From $20.83
Opens Nov 10, 2025, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 22, 2026, 3:15 AM CST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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