When are the North Dakota turkey trots in 2026?

All 2 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 8:30 AM: Burn The Bird 5K & 10K (Fargo).

Are there free turkey trots in North Dakota?

None of the 2 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Magic City Turkey Trot (Minot) at $40.

Which North Dakota turkey trots have a 10K or longer?

1 of 2: Burn The Bird 5K & 10K (Fargo).

Which North Dakota turkey trots have a kids' run?

None of the 2 we list has a separate kids' run, though many 5Ks welcome walkers and families.

Do North Dakota turkey trot prices go up before race day?

2 of 2 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Burn The Bird 5K & 10K (Fargo), going from $42 to $47 on Nov 9.

How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Fargo?

At 8 AM it's usually 22°F, feeling like 13°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from -4°F in 2010 to 33°F in 2011. It was at or below freezing in 18 of those years.

North Dakota turkey trots 2026

2 races in North Dakota on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 8:30 AM. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Fargo

Usually 22°F at 8 AM, feeling like 13°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between -1°F and 32°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 18 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 20 of 20. It hasn't rained or snowed at start time in any of them. Typical wind is 8mph.

Coldest

-4°F

2010, felt like -16°F

Warmest

33°F

2011, 9mph wind

Last year

21°F

2025, felt like 12°F

8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006

TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing

32°F

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Burn The Bird 5K & 10K

Fargo · starts 8:30 AM

5K10K

Usually 22°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 13°F

Includes: Shirt

$42

$47 from Nov 9

Magic City Turkey Trot

Minot · starts 9:00 AM

5K1 miVirtual option

Usually 23°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 14°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$40

$45 from Nov 13

North Dakota turkey trot questions

When are the North Dakota turkey trots in 2026?: All 2 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 8:30 AM: Burn The Bird 5K & 10K (Fargo).
Are there free turkey trots in North Dakota?: None of the 2 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Magic City Turkey Trot (Minot) at $40.
Which North Dakota turkey trots have a 10K or longer?: 1 of 2: Burn The Bird 5K & 10K (Fargo).
Which North Dakota turkey trots have a kids' run?: None of the 2 we list has a separate kids' run, though many 5Ks welcome walkers and families.
Do North Dakota turkey trot prices go up before race day?: 2 of 2 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Burn The Bird 5K & 10K (Fargo), going from $42 to $47 on Nov 9.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Fargo?: At 8 AM it's usually 22°F, feeling like 13°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from -4°F in 2010 to 33°F in 2011. It was at or below freezing in 18 of those years.

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