When are the Alaska turkey trots in 2026?

All 3 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 9:00 AM: First City Feast Day Fun Run (Ketchikan).

Are there free turkey trots in Alaska?

None of the 3 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is First City Feast Day Fun Run (Ketchikan) at $25.

Which Alaska turkey trots have a 10K or longer?

None of the 3 we list goes past a 10K. 2 are 5Ks.

Which Alaska turkey trots have a kids' run?

2 of 3 add a kids' dash or fun run: Skinny Raven Turkey Trot (Anchorage) and Tonsina Turkey Trot (Seward).

Do Alaska turkey trot prices go up before race day?

1 of 3 has a higher price coming. The soonest is Skinny Raven Turkey Trot (Anchorage), going from $37 to $42 on Nov 20.

How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Anchorage?

At 8 AM it's usually 22°F, feeling like 14°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 1°F in 2011 to 36°F in 2007. It was at or below freezing in 16 of those years.

Alaska turkey trots 2026

3 races in Alaska on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 9:00 AM, entries start at $25. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Anchorage

Usually 22°F at 8 AM, feeling like 14°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 5°F and 36°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 16 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 20 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 5 of 20. Typical wind is 8mph.

Coldest

1°F

2011, felt like -8°F

Warmest

36°F

2007, 9mph wind

Last year

24°F

2025, felt like 14°F

8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006

TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing

32°F

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Skinny Raven Turkey Trot

Anchorage · starts 10:30 AM

5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 20°F at 10:30 AM, feels like 12°F

Includes: Shirt

$37

$42 from Nov 20

First City Feast Day Fun Run

Ketchikan · starts 9:00 AM

5K1.4 mi

Usually 39°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 33°F

$25

Tonsina Turkey Trot

Seward · starts 10:00 AM

4 miKids' run

Usually 24°F at 10:00 AM, feels like 14°F

Includes: Turkey Trot Fleece Beanie

$30

Alaska turkey trot questions

When are the Alaska turkey trots in 2026?: All 3 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 9:00 AM: First City Feast Day Fun Run (Ketchikan).
Are there free turkey trots in Alaska?: None of the 3 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is First City Feast Day Fun Run (Ketchikan) at $25.
Which Alaska turkey trots have a 10K or longer?: None of the 3 we list goes past a 10K. 2 are 5Ks.
Which Alaska turkey trots have a kids' run?: 2 of 3 add a kids' dash or fun run: Skinny Raven Turkey Trot (Anchorage) and Tonsina Turkey Trot (Seward).
Do Alaska turkey trot prices go up before race day?: 1 of 3 has a higher price coming. The soonest is Skinny Raven Turkey Trot (Anchorage), going from $37 to $42 on Nov 20.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Anchorage?: At 8 AM it's usually 22°F, feeling like 14°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 1°F in 2011 to 36°F in 2007. It was at or below freezing in 16 of those years.

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