IRVING TURKEY TROT
8-MILE, 5K
FUN & FESTIVE
USATF CERTIFIED RACE
BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY
IRVING, TX
NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Join us for the upcoming Irving Turkey Trot event and become a part of the festive Dallas/Fort Worth Thanksgiving Morning tradition. All fitness levels are welcome!
Sign up to run or walk the 5k or 8-Mile distance around scenic Las Colinas Urban Center. Centrally located in Dallas/Fort Worth at Toyota Music Factory. The perfect central meetup location. Lace up your running shoes and prepare for a fun-filled journey with thousands of participants. Benefiting the Irving Schools Foundation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving while staying active and healthy. Be part of the tradition!
Convenient race parking is located at the Urban Towers parking garage next to the venue. The celebration starts early this year to get your family home in time for turkey dinner!
Sign up now to celebrate health and wellness!
Irving Turkey Trot 8-Mile
Irving Turkey Trot 5k
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
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FREE Professional HD Photos
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FREE Bag Check
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GENDER-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SHIRT
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CUSTOM Finisher Medal
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Race Bib w/ Timing Chip
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Chip-Timed Race
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Street Closures & Traffic Control by 60+ off-duty police officers
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Live Tracking & Course Maps W/ GPS Progress Alerts
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Pre/Post-Race Party at Toyota Music Factory
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Live Music/Entertainment
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Food Coupon
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Beverage Coupon for Beer (21+) or other
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Age Group Awards (ALL Distances) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Male & Female. (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
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Fastest Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
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Most Participation Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
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Best Dressed Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
Sign Up Now Before The Next Price Increase,
THE EARLIER YOU REGISTER, THE MORE YOU SAVE!
*PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
8-MILE
Ready to go beyond a 5k? This route is for you! Enjoy this fun and festive route around Lake Carolyn and Las Colinas Urban Center. Then, cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
5K
This is a very fast and flat route up Las Colinas Blvd. Then, race back down to cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
RACEJOY
Download the RaceJoy App for live tracking! Course Maps w/ GPS Progress Alerts. Receive progress alerts for yourself and others as you cross milestones along the course. Alerts are sent at EVERY MILE, including location, pace, elapsed time, and estimated finish time.
AWARDS
TOP FINISHER OVERALL (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE
TOP FINISHER MASTERS (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST PLACE
AGE GROUP MEDALS (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE
(0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
TEAM CHALLENGE AWARDS (ALL DISTANCES)
FASTEST TEAM
MOST PARTICIPATION
BEST DRESSED
TEAM CHALLENGE
Join the team challenge for the chance to win the Fastest 8-Mile Team Trophy, Fastest 5k Team Trophy, Most Participation Team Trophy, or the Best Dressed Team Trophy!
LEARN MORE
PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
OMNI LAS COLINAS HOTEL
221 LAS COLINAS BLVD E, IRVING, TX 75039
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CHECK FOR UPDATES.
RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
PARKING
URBAN TOWERS PARKING PARAGE
222 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX 75039
$11 CREDIT CARD ONLY. Pre-pay now for express entry. Tap the button below and select VIEW ALL EVENTS. Find the event and select BOOK NOW. Parking garage opens at 5 AM. Plan to be parked and walking to the start line AT LEAST 1 HOUR before your start time to avoid missing your start time. RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO START ON TIME AND CANNOT BE LATE!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM - URBAN TOWERS PARKING GARAGE OPENS, PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS ARRIVE
7:00 AM - FESTIVAL BEGINS ON THE PLAZA
8:00 AM - WELCOME CEREMONY
8:25 AM - BEST DRESSED TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD PRESENTATION
8:30 AM - WARMUP
8:35 AM - 8-MILE LINE UP
9:00 AM - 8-MILE START
9:15 AM - 5K START
~10:15 AM - 5K AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 5K TEAM*
~10:30 AM - 8-MILE AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 8-MILE TEAM*
TBD - MOST PARTICIPATION TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD PRESENTATION
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Line up in your assigned Group (A-E) located on your bib. Group A starts first then B-E to follow. Groups are according to estimated finish time.
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Awards Ceremony will start when ALL runners that could place 1-3 in their age group have completed the course. 5k Awards to start, then others to follow. See awards details above.
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Schedule subject to change at any time. Check for updates.
RACE REQUIREMENTS
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NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE CORRALS AND BE ON COURSE WITHOUT A BIB FACING FORWARD ON THE FRONT OF THEIR SHIRT AT ALL TIMES. BIBS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES. ANYONE WITHOUT A BIB IS NOT ALLOWED.
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YOU MUST START AT YOUR RACE START TIME WITH YOUR RACE DISTANCE. CORRALS CLOSE FOR EACH RACE DISTANCE AFTER IT STARTS. THOSE NOT ON TIME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. YOU CANNOT START WITH A DIFFERENT RACE DISTANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
