Achieve 5·Tur·K 2026
Bellevue · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 32°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 21°F
Nebraska turkey trots 2026
7 races in Nebraska on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:45 AM, entries start at $30. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Omaha
Usually 32°F at 8 AM, feeling like 21°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 18°F and 40°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 10 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 18 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 1 of 20. Typical wind is 8mph.
Coldest
15°F
2014, felt like 7°F
Warmest
56°F
2012, 9mph wind
Last year
26°F
2025, felt like 20°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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7 races
Kearney Family YMCA Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble
Kearney · starts 9:00 AM
1 mi5 mi2 mi
Usually 29°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 18°F
YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust
Lincoln · starts 7:45 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 32°F at 7:45 AM, feels like 24°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$37
$47 from Nov 23
Turkey Trot 5K
North Platte
5K
Usually 28°F at 8 AM, feels like 19°F
Omaha Turkey Trot 5K
Omaha · starts 8:45 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option
Usually 32°F at 8:45 AM, feels like 21°F
Includes: Unisex Event Shirt
$39.99
2026 Wild Turkey Chase
Pickrell · starts 8:00 AM
Half5K1 mi10KVirtual option
Usually 31°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 22°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
$45 from Nov 1
Thurston Turkey Trot
Thurston · starts 8:00 AM
5K1 mi
Usually 29°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 18°F
Includes: Long sleeve T-Shirt
$30
$35 from Nov 15
Nebraska turkey trots by town
Nebraska turkey trot questions
- When are the Nebraska turkey trots in 2026?
- All 7 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:45 AM: YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust (Lincoln). 5 of the 6 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in Nebraska?
- None of the 7 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Thurston Turkey Trot (Thurston) at $30.
- Which Nebraska turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 1 of 7: 2026 Wild Turkey Chase (Pickrell).
- Which Nebraska turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 2 of 7 add a kids' dash or fun run: Omaha Turkey Trot 5K (Omaha) and YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust (Lincoln).
- Do Nebraska turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 3 of 7 have a higher price coming. The soonest is 2026 Wild Turkey Chase (Pickrell), going from $40 to $45 on Nov 1.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Omaha?
- At 8 AM it's usually 32°F, feeling like 21°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 15°F in 2014 to 56°F in 2012. It was at or below freezing in 10 of those years.
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