Anthem Turkey Trot
Anthem
10K5KKids' run
Usually 51°F at 8 AM, feels like 43°F
Arizona turkey trots 2026
17 races in Arizona on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 6:30 AM, entries start at $15. Goodyear and Phoenix have more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Phoenix
Usually 50°F at 8 AM, feeling like 44°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 43°F and 58°F at 8 AM. Rain or snow fell at start time in 2 of 20. Typical wind is 6mph.
Coldest
43°F
2013, felt like 37°F
Warmest
60°F
2017, 5mph wind
Last year
51°F
2025, felt like 49°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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17 races
VERRADO TURKEY TROT
Buckeye · starts 8:00 AM
1 mi5K
Usually 51°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 44°F
$45
$50 from Nov 17
Strut Your Stuffing 5K
Chandler
5K
Usually 51°F at 8 AM, feels like 46°F
2026 Fountain Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness Walk
Fountain Hills · starts 7:15 AM
5K1 mi
Usually 50°F at 7:15 AM, feels like 44°F
Gilbert Turkey Trot
Gilbert · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 51°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 46°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$33.95
Alexander & Adan's 5K Turkey Run
Goodyear · starts 7:00 AM
5K
Usually 49°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 44°F
$40
$50 from Nov 15
Run, Turkey, Run! 5K/1 Mile
Goodyear · starts 8:30 AM
1 mi5K
Usually 50°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 45°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
$35 from Oct 18
2026 Kingman Police Officers Association Turkey Trot 5K
Kingman · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 40°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 32°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
Laveen Turkey Trot
Laveen Village
10K5K1 mi
Usually 42°F at 8 AM, feels like 35°F
Mesa Turkey Trot 5K - 10K
Mesa · starts 8:00 AM
10K5KKids' run
Usually 51°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 45°F
ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic
Peoria · starts 7:30 AM
10 mi5KKids' run
Usually 49°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 44°F
Includes: Long-sleeve shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 2
Arcadia Turkey Trot
Phoenix · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 50°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 44°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 11
Phoenix Turkey Trot
Phoenix · starts 6:30 AM
1 mi10K5KKids' run
Usually 49°F at 6:30 AM, feels like 44°F
21st Annual Pima Turkey Trot 5K
Pima · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 47°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 39°F
Includes: Race T-Shirt
$15
$20 from Nov 18
Scottsdale Turkey Trot
Scottsdale · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 50°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 44°F
SEDONA TURKEY TROT 5K
Sedona · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 46°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 39°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 1
Thanksgiving XC Classic 5K & 1.5 M Fun Run
Tucson · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 52°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 44°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$29
$33 from Nov 21
Arizona turkey trots by town
Arizona turkey trot questions
- When are the Arizona turkey trots in 2026?
- All 17 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 6:30 AM: Phoenix Turkey Trot (Phoenix). 10 of the 14 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in Arizona?
- None of the 17 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is 21st Annual Pima Turkey Trot 5K (Pima) at $15.
- Which Arizona turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 5 of 17: Anthem Turkey Trot (Anthem), ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic (Peoria), Laveen Turkey Trot (Laveen Village), Mesa Turkey Trot 5K - 10K (Mesa) and Phoenix Turkey Trot (Phoenix).
- Which Arizona turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 9 of 17 add a kids' dash or fun run: 21st Annual Pima Turkey Trot 5K (Pima), Anthem Turkey Trot (Anthem), ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic (Peoria), Gilbert Turkey Trot (Gilbert), Mesa Turkey Trot 5K - 10K (Mesa) and 4 more.
- Do Arizona turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 8 of 17 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Run, Turkey, Run! 5K/1 Mile (Goodyear), going from $30 to $35 on Oct 18.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Phoenix?
- At 8 AM it's usually 50°F, feeling like 44°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 43°F in 2013 to 60°F in 2017. It never dropped to freezing at 8 AM.
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