Indiana turkey trots 2026

42 races in Indiana on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM, entries start at $5. Indianapolis, West Lafayette and Fishers have more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Indianapolis

Usually 33°F at 8 AM, feeling like 26°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 25°F and 53°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 7 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 13 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 2 of 20. Typical wind is 8mph.

Coldest
21°F
2013, felt like 12°F
Warmest
58°F
2010, 8mph wind
Last year
27°F
2025, felt like 18°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
20062025

Prices going up soon

Prices checked Oct 16
$30 → $35 from Oct 24
2026 Valparaiso Turkey Trot
Valparaiso · 5K · 8:00 AM
$30 → $35 from Oct 26
The Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk
Dyer · 5K · 8:00 AM
$40 → $45 from Oct 31
Fishers YMCA 2026 Wishbone 5K
Fishers · 5K · 8:00 AM
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42 races

Augusta Hills LRCC Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Albion · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run

Usually 33°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 24°F

Includes: Long Sleeve T-Shirt

$25
$30 from Nov 14
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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk

Anderson · starts 8:00 AM
5.2 mi2.6 mi

Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 27°F

$5
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Gobble Gallop

Avon · starts 8:00 AM
5KVirtual option

Usually 34°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: Long Sleeve T-Shirt or Hoodie

$40
$45 from Oct 31
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Becky's Place Run For Hope

Bedford · starts 9:00 AM
5K1 mi

Usually 37°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 29°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$20
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B-Town Turkey Trot

Bloomington · starts 8:30 AM
5K

Usually 35°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 28°F

Includes: Long Sleeve Race T-Shirt

$30
$35 from Nov 23
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Clay County YMCA Turkey Trot 5k

Brazil · starts 8:00 AM
5K

Usually 36°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 28°F

Includes: Long sleeve T-shirt

$25
$30 from Nov 7
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Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K

Carmel · starts 9:00 AM
5KVirtual option

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35
$40 from Nov 3
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Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk

Crown Point · starts 8:00 AM
5K2K

Usually 34°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 25°F

Includes: Shirt

$30
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THE GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K

Dover · starts 9:00 AM
5K

Usually 35°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25
$30 from Nov 2
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The Gobbler Classic 5K Run/Walk

Dyer · starts 8:00 AM
5K

Usually 33°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 25°F

Includes: 22nd Annual Limited Edition T-Shirt

$30
$35 from Oct 26
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Faith Mission Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco, Inc.

Elkhart · starts 8:30 AM
10K5K1 mi

Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 24°F

Includes: Shirt Choices: Long Sleeve Performance or Short Sleeve Blend

$18
$20 from Nov 1
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37th Annual Fifth Third Bank Turkey Day 5K

Evansville · starts 8:00 AM
5K

Usually 38°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 31°F

Includes: Turkey Day T-Shirt

$35
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Fishers YMCA 2026 Wishbone 5K

Fishers · starts 8:00 AM
5KVirtual option

Usually 34°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: Event T-Shirt

$40
$45 from Oct 31
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Gobblers Jog 5K 2026

Fishers · starts 8:00 AM
5K

Usually 34°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 26°F

Register

Galloping Gobbler 2026

Fort Wayne · starts 8:30 AM
4 mi

Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 25°F

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Thighs B4 Pies

Fremont · starts 8:00 AM
6.24K

Usually 33°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 23°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$10
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Turkey Day 5K

Greenfield · starts 9:00 AM
5K1 mi

Usually 35°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: Long Sleeve Shirt

$35
$40 from Nov 7
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Turkey Burn

Greenwood · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run

Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: Shirt

$35
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Cornucopia Classic 5K Run/Walk

Hartford City · starts 8:30 AM
5K

Usually 35°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 26°F

$10
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Highland Parks & Recreation's 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod

Highland · starts 9:00 AM
10K5K

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: Long Sleeve Shirt

$25
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Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle

Huntington

Usually 35°F at 8 AM, feels like 25°F

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Family Fun Turkey Run

Indianapolis · starts 8:30 AM
4 mi

Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35
$45 on race day
Register

Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash

Indianapolis · starts 9:00 AM
4.3 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: Tech Race Shirt

$40
$43 from Nov 12
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Wheeler Mission Drumstick Dash 2026 Early Bird

Indianapolis · starts 9:00 AM
4.3 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: Tech Race Shirt

Register

Downtown Jasper IN Turkey Trot 5K

Jasper · starts 8:00 AM
5K

Usually 38°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 31°F

Includes: Brooks Technical Shirt

$30
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Kokomo Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K - 2026

Kokomo · starts 9:00 AM
5K

Usually 35°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: Long sleeve shirt

$30
Register

La Porte Turkey Trot 2026

La Porte · starts 8:00 AM
5K

Usually 34°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 28°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35
$40 from Nov 12
Register

FitLivin THXRUN

Noblesville · starts 8:45 AM
4 mi1.5 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 34°F at 8:45 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: Tee or Sweatshirt Upgrade

$35
$39 from Oct 31
Register

Michael Treinen Turkey Trot

Noblesville · starts 9:00 AM
5K3K

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30
$35 from Nov 1
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Turkey Trot 5k

North Vernon · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run

Usually 36°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 28°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30
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The Gobble Wobble - 2026 - Pendleton, IN

Pendleton · starts 8:30 AM
5K

Usually 35°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F

Register

Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble

Peru · starts 8:00 AM
Virtual option

Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 25°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30
Register

26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA

Portage · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run

Usually 34°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 25°F

Includes: Turkey Trot Shirt (No guaranteed shirt after 11/1/2026)

$25
$35 from Nov 1
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JNF 5K Turkey Trot

Rensselaer · starts 7:30 AM
5K

Usually 33°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 24°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35
Register

Turkey Trot 8K Run & 5K Run & Walk

Seymour · starts 7:30 AM
8K5K

Usually 34°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25
$30 from Nov 9
Register

Everbody's Turkey Trot Fun Run

Tell City · starts 8:30 AM
Kids' run

Usually 37°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 30°F

Includes: Unisex Crewneck Sweatshirt

$35
$43 from Nov 4
Register

Terre Haute Turkey Trot

Terre Haute · starts 9:00 AM
5K1 mi

Usually 35°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25
Register

2026 Valparaiso Turkey Trot

Valparaiso · starts 8:00 AM
5K

Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30
$35 from Oct 24
Register

Gobble Wobble 5k

Warsaw · starts 8:30 AM
5K

Usually 34°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 24°F

Includes: Long sleeve performance shirt

$30
$35 from Nov 1
Register

2026 Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union

West Lafayette · starts 9:30 AM
5K

Usually 34°F at 9:30 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: Pom Pom Beanie hat

$35
Register

Turkey Trot

West Lafayette · starts 8:30 AM
5K

Usually 34°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35
$40 on race day
Register

Gravy Chase

Zionsville · starts 8:30 AM
2 mi4 mi5KVirtual option

Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$50
$55 from Nov 1
Register

Indiana turkey trots by town

Indiana turkey trot questions

When are the Indiana turkey trots in 2026?
All 42 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: JNF 5K Turkey Trot (Rensselaer). 39 of the 41 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
Are there free turkey trots in Indiana?
None of the 42 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk (Anderson) at $5.
Which Indiana turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
2 of 42: Faith Mission Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco, Inc. (Elkhart) and Highland Parks & Recreation's 51st Annual Pumpkin Plod (Highland).
Which Indiana turkey trots have a kids' run?
8 of 42 add a kids' dash or fun run: 26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA (Portage), Augusta Hills LRCC Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (Albion), Everbody's Turkey Trot Fun Run (Tell City), FitLivin THXRUN (Noblesville), Turkey Burn (Greenwood) and 3 more.
Do Indiana turkey trot prices go up before race day?
22 of 42 have a higher price coming. The soonest is 2026 Valparaiso Turkey Trot (Valparaiso), going from $30 to $35 on Oct 24.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Indianapolis?
At 8 AM it's usually 33°F, feeling like 26°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 21°F in 2013 to 58°F in 2010. It was at or below freezing in 7 of those years.

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