Events
5k & 2.5k Run/Walk
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/share/1D7bwN6nEw/.
Place
Kasson Mini Mall/The Main Alternative
Kasson, MN US 55944
Description
Family friendly run/walk on Thanksgiving morning hosted by The Main Alternative in Kasson, MN. Burn some calories before you go eat a big meal. Bloody Mary's and Screwdrivers available for participants 21+ after the run/walk to help get you ready for family time! Water, coffee and hot chocolate will be provided by the Dodge County Salvation Army. Post race snacks will also be available to participants.
The 5k and 2.5k both use the 5k link. You pick your distance!
All race registration proceeds, and any extra donations will be split and donated directly to the Food Shelf in Kasson to help feed individuals and families in Dodge County and to the Dodge County Salvation Army! Neighbors helping neighbors! Come out and support your community and meet some new friends along the way!
Costumes are DEFINITELY ENCOURAGED! After the race while we're enjoying beverages, we will have a Costume Contest (the winner gets a special prize) as well as some drawings for fun prizes!
Race t-shirts will be given to participants who register by November 10, 2026, at NOON! Shirt sizes range from Youth Medium to Adult XXXL. If you are not registered by November 10, 2026, at NOON you will NOT be guaranteed a t-shirt. Be sure to sign up ASAP!
Packet pick up will take place on Wednesday, November 25 from 5-6:30 pm at the Kasson Mini Mall. You may also get your race packet on race day morning from 7-7:45 am at the Kasson Mini Mall. Same day registration will be available during the packet pick up times as well. Cash or venmo will be accepted. If you are able to register online ahead of time, that is preferred.
Porta-potties will be on site near the big tent in the parking lot across the street from the Mini Mall for participants to use.
Parking is free and available all along Main Street as well as on side streets.
We look forward to another successful year of the Turkey Day 5k/2.5k and can't wait to see you all out there!
Race Contact Info
2.5k Route
Race Routes: Registration covers the 5k or 2.5k-- price is the same for both (remember, this is a fundraiser for our local food shelf and ALL of the proceeds go directly to the Dodge County Food Shelf).
Please be cautious of traffic during the event. Be aware at intersections as not all drivers pay attention to stop signs or give pedestrians the right of way.
5k Route
Please be aware that there will still be traffic on roads along the route. We will have some of the busy areas manned with race volunteers to help mitigate traffic and there will be a police presence at the roundabout located by the Kwik Trip on 16th Street. There will be cones along the west shoulder of highway 57 to help deter traffic. Just be aware of your surroundings and stay on the designated course.
Also, there will be a lead bicycle or ATV who will also come back around to tail the last finishers.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
