Nevada turkey trots 2026

8 races in Nevada on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:00 AM, entries start at $30. Las Vegas has more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Las Vegas

Usually 44°F at 8 AM, feeling like 35°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 31°F and 55°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 2 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 6 of 20. It hasn't rained or snowed at start time in any of them. Typical wind is 5mph.

Coldest
26°F
2010, felt like 16°F
Warmest
55°F
2006, 4mph wind
Last year
49°F
2025, felt like 44°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
20062025

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8 races

Inspirada Runners Turkey Trot 5k*

Henderson · starts 8:00 AM
5K1 mi

Usually 45°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 39°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$50
$60 from Nov 1
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Las Vegas Turkey Trot

Las Vegas
Half12K5K

Usually 44°F at 8 AM, feels like 35°F

The Holiday Classic 2026

Las Vegas · starts 7:00 AM
5K10K

Usually 45°F at 7:00 AM, feels like 36°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$45
$50 from Nov 1
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The Turkey Rock 10K/5K/1M

Las Vegas · starts 8:00 AM
10K5K1 miVirtual option

Usually 44°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 35°F

Includes: Unisex T-Shirt

$41
$46 from Oct 24
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Wobble Before You Gobble

Las Vegas · starts 8:00 AM
5KVirtual option

Usually 44°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 35°F

Includes: Long Sleeve Unisex Shirt

$43
$45 from Nov 2
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2026 Carson Valley Turkey Trot Fun Run

Minden · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 31°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: T-Shirt

2026 Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble 10K/ 5K/ 1 Mile Walk

Reno · starts 9:00 AM
10K5K1 mi

Usually 36°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 30°F

$40
$45 from Nov 1
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28th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot

Sparks · starts 8:30 AM
2 mi

Usually 34°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 28°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$35
$50 from Nov 23
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Nevada turkey trot questions

When are the Nevada turkey trots in 2026?
All 8 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:00 AM: The Holiday Classic 2026 (Las Vegas). 6 of the 7 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
Are there free turkey trots in Nevada?
None of the 8 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is 2026 Carson Valley Turkey Trot Fun Run (Minden) at $30.
Which Nevada turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
4 of 8: 2026 Reno's Wobble Before You Gobble 10K/ 5K/ 1 Mile Walk (Reno), Las Vegas Turkey Trot (Las Vegas), The Holiday Classic 2026 (Las Vegas) and The Turkey Rock 10K/5K/1M (Las Vegas).
Which Nevada turkey trots have a kids' run?
1 of 8 add a kids' dash or fun run: 2026 Carson Valley Turkey Trot Fun Run (Minden).
Do Nevada turkey trot prices go up before race day?
6 of 8 have a higher price coming. The soonest is The Turkey Rock 10K/5K/1M (Las Vegas), going from $41 to $46 on Oct 24.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Las Vegas?
At 8 AM it's usually 44°F, feeling like 35°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 26°F in 2010 to 55°F in 2006. It was at or below freezing in 2 of those years.

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Race details and prices come from each race's sign-up page, checked Oct 16. Always confirm the start time and price there before you go. Registration links may earn Racecast a commission at no cost to you. Racecast isn't affiliated with these races. Weather is the 8 AM-hour (or start-hour) average for Thanksgiving 2006 to 2025 from Open-Meteo's historical weather.