2026 Calvary Turkey Trot
Alexandria · starts 8:00 AM
5K1 mi
Usually 47°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 44°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
Louisiana turkey trots 2026
10 races in Louisiana on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM, entries start at $25. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in New Orleans
Usually 55°F at 8 AM, feeling like 50°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 44°F and 69°F at 8 AM. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 1 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 1 of 20. Typical wind is 8mph.
Coldest
37°F
2013, felt like 30°F
Warmest
70°F
2010, 11mph wind
Last year
47°F
2025, felt like 39°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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10 races
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Baton Rouge Turkey Trot
Baton Rouge · starts 7:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 51°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 47°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 3
Tammany Turkey Trot
Covington · starts 7:30 AM
5K5 miKids' run
Usually 51°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 48°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 3
Gobble and Go 5k Walk/Run
Hammond · starts 7:30 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 52°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 48°F
Includes: T-shirt
$30
$35 from Oct 20
Warriors of Hope Annual 5k Turkey Trot
Houma · starts 7:30 AM
5K
Usually 58°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 54°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 1
2026 JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot
Lafayette · starts 9:00 AM
1 mi
Usually 53°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 50°F
Includes: 2026 JPJ Race Beanie
$30
NOAC Turkey Day Race
New Orleans · starts 8:00 AM
5 miKids' run
Usually 55°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 50°F
Includes: Race Shirt
$50
$55 from Nov 20
Sportspectrum Turkey Trot
Shreveport · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 45°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 42°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
$30 from Nov 16
Mt. Olive AME Church Feeding Ministry 5K Run / 2K Walk 2026
Slidell · starts 8:00 AM
5K2K
Usually 53°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 49°F
Wild Turkey 3 Miler
West Monroe · starts 8:00 AM
3 mi
Usually 44°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 41°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
$30 from Nov 15
Louisiana turkey trots by town
Louisiana turkey trot questions
- When are the Louisiana turkey trots in 2026?
- All 10 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: Baton Rouge Turkey Trot (Baton Rouge). 6 of the 10 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in Louisiana?
- None of the 10 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is 2026 Calvary Turkey Trot (Alexandria) at $25.
- Which Louisiana turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- None of the 10 we list goes past a 10K. 7 are 5Ks.
- Which Louisiana turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 5 of 10 add a kids' dash or fun run: Baton Rouge Turkey Trot (Baton Rouge), Gobble and Go 5k Walk/Run (Hammond), NOAC Turkey Day Race (New Orleans), Sportspectrum Turkey Trot (Shreveport) and Tammany Turkey Trot (Covington).
- Do Louisiana turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 7 of 10 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Gobble and Go 5k Walk/Run (Hammond), going from $30 to $35 on Oct 20.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in New Orleans?
- At 8 AM it's usually 55°F, feeling like 50°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 37°F in 2013 to 70°F in 2010. It never dropped to freezing at 8 AM.
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