Little Elm Turkey Trot
Start your Thanksgiving Day off right and experience the fun, family-friendly atmosphere of the Turkey Trot! You can choose to run, jog or walk for fun. Join us for the Turkey Trot 5K and make this Thanksgiving even more special! Whether you're running, walking, or just enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, it's a great way to start the day with family and friends. Plus, you will help local pets get adopted!
5K will be timed. Runners, walkers, trotters welcome!
1K Fun Run will not be timed. It's just fun & party without the distance! Bring the whole family! Youth sizes (short-sleeved) t-shirts are available.
You’ll be surrounded by a community of runners and walkers of all ages, and you’ll have a blast in the process! So, lace up your shoes, dress in your best Thanksgiving gear, and let’s make this Turkey Trot a tradition! Don’t miss out on the fun—register today and help us spread the holiday cheer while staying active! 🦃🏃♂️🏃♀️
TOWERS TAP HOUSE WILL HOST THE RACE THIS YEAR and participants over 21 years of age will receive a BEER OR MIMOSA after the race!
And yes, there will be PUMPKIN SPICE DONUTS for all finishers!
Events
1K Gobble Fun Run
Race t-shirt 2026
Finisher Medal 2026
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup Day 1:
Tuesday, 11/24/26
3pm - 6pm at Playtri Dallas,
6465 E Mockingbird Ln #358, Dallas, TX 75214
Early Packet Pickup Day 2:
Wednesday, 11/25/26
1pm - 6pm at the Tower Tap House
290 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
Late/ Race Day Packet Pickup:
Thursday, 11/26/26
Race site 6:45 - 8am
Race Day Schedule
6:45 8am late pickup
8:00am Fun Run Start
8:30am 5K Start
9:00 Donuts & Fun
9:30am Awards
VIRTUAL RACE - there is no packet pickup for participants of the virtual event. Your swag will be mailed the week after the race. Have fun out there!
FREE GIFT for the first 300 registered participants - don't miss out!
Race Day Schedule
Late/ Race Day Packet Pickup:
Race site (Tap House) 6:45 - 8am
1K Gobble Fun Run
START 8:00AM
5K Run
START 8:30 AM
5K Awards 9:30 AM
5K awards:
Top Finisher Overall Male and Female
Top Finisher Masters & Grand Masters Male and Female
3 Top Male and Female Finishers in Age Groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
1M fun run is not timed, no awards, just fun.
Please join us for the awards ceremony. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed.
Let's save lives!
All animals at our shelter are in need of a second chance. They have been lost, given up or abandoned. They are all unwanted and helpless. You are giving them a new life in a loving home.
In 2025, with your help, we donated over $2,000 to animal adoptions.
All donations will directly support the Little Elm Animal Shelter.
"Our department has a customer-driven approach to animal services. We strive to maintain a clean and inviting animal shelter, believe in our professional and ethical performance, and work to provide a safe and healthy environment for all animals in our care."
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Event Location
Lakefront Trail/ Towers Tap House
290 E Eldorado Pkwy
Little Elm, TX 75068 US
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