Wee Fit Turkey Trot 4th annual
Abilene · starts 9:00 AM
5K2 miKids' run
Usually 32°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 25°F
$35
Kansas turkey trots 2026
8 races in Kansas on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 8:00 AM, entries start at $15. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Wichita
Usually 34°F at 8 AM, feeling like 28°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 25°F and 62°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 8 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 14 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 2 of 20. Typical wind is 6mph.
Coldest
25°F
2024, felt like 16°F
Warmest
62°F
2015, 6mph wind
Last year
30°F
2025, felt like 24°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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Cawker City Fitness Center Turkey Trot
Cawker City · starts 8:30 AM
3 mi2 mi
Usually 30°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 23°F
$15
23rd Annual runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5K
Lawrence · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 32°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 26°F
MHK Turkey Trot
Manhattan · starts 9:00 AM
5KVirtual option
Usually 32°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 25°F
Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll presented by T-Mobile
Overland Park · starts 9:00 AM
5KVirtual option
Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 26°F
Includes: Participant Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 25
Pittsburg Turkey Trot
Pittsburg · starts 8:00 AM
5KVirtual option
Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 29°F
Includes: Long sleeve participant shirt
$35
Topeka Turkey Trot
Topeka · starts 8:00 AM
10K5KKids' run
Usually 32°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 25°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$37.50 from Oct 31
Say Grace Thanksgiving Day 5K Race
Wichita · starts 9:30 AM
5K
Usually 35°F at 9:30 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: Say Grace Race T-Shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 1
Kansas turkey trots by town
Kansas turkey trot questions
- When are the Kansas turkey trots in 2026?
- All 8 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 8:00 AM: Pittsburg Turkey Trot (Pittsburg). 8 of the 8 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in Kansas?
- None of the 8 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Cawker City Fitness Center Turkey Trot (Cawker City) at $15.
- Which Kansas turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 1 of 8: Topeka Turkey Trot (Topeka).
- Which Kansas turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 2 of 8 add a kids' dash or fun run: Topeka Turkey Trot (Topeka) and Wee Fit Turkey Trot 4th annual (Abilene).
- Do Kansas turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 3 of 8 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Topeka Turkey Trot (Topeka), going from $35 to $37.50 on Oct 31.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Wichita?
- At 8 AM it's usually 34°F, feeling like 28°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 25°F in 2024 to 62°F in 2015. It was at or below freezing in 8 of those years.
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