Albuquerque Turkey Trot
Albuquerque · starts 8:30 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F
Includes: T-shirt
$49
$55 from Nov 19
New Mexico turkey trots 2026
7 races in New Mexico on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM, one is free and paid entries start at $5. Albuquerque has more than one. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Albuquerque
Usually 33°F at 8 AM, feeling like 27°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 25°F and 43°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 3 of 20. Typical wind is 3mph.
Coldest
24°F
2013, felt like 18°F
Warmest
49°F
2015, 9mph wind
Last year
32°F
2025, felt like 25°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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TURKEY TREK ALBUQUERQUE
Albuquerque · starts 9:30 AM
Kids' run
Usually 35°F at 9:30 AM, feels like 29°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
$40 from Nov 20
Turkey Trot
Artesia · starts 7:30 AM
5K
Usually 40°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 32°F
Free
The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Las Cruces · starts 8:30 AM
10K5K1 mi
Usually 41°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 35°F
Includes: T-Shirt or Beanie
$35
$45 from Nov 25
NM HOBBLER GOBBLER THANKSGIVING DAY RUN: 10K, 5K, 2-MILE WALK and KIDS K
Rio Rancho · starts 9:00 AM
Kids' runVirtual option
Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$42
$45 from Nov 16
Atalaya Elementary 2026 Turkey Trot
Santa Fe · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 31°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 24°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$45
$50 on race day
SSR 5k- Fall Series #3 "Turkey Trot"
Socorro · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 39°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 32°F
$5
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New Mexico turkey trot questions
- When are the New Mexico turkey trots in 2026?
- All 7 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: Turkey Trot (Artesia). 6 of the 7 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in New Mexico?
- Yes: Turkey Trot (Artesia) is free to enter.
- Which New Mexico turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 1 of 7: The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (Las Cruces).
- Which New Mexico turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 4 of 7 add a kids' dash or fun run: Albuquerque Turkey Trot (Albuquerque), Atalaya Elementary 2026 Turkey Trot (Santa Fe), NM HOBBLER GOBBLER THANKSGIVING DAY RUN: 10K, 5K, 2-MILE WALK and KIDS K (Rio Rancho) and TURKEY TREK ALBUQUERQUE (Albuquerque).
- Do New Mexico turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 5 of 7 have a higher price coming. The soonest is NM HOBBLER GOBBLER THANKSGIVING DAY RUN: 10K, 5K, 2-MILE WALK and KIDS K (Rio Rancho), going from $42 to $45 on Nov 16.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Albuquerque?
- At 8 AM it's usually 33°F, feeling like 27°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 24°F in 2013 to 49°F in 2015. It was at or below freezing in 8 of those years.
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