When are the Wyoming turkey trots in 2026?

All 4 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: 2026 Turkey Trot (Rawlins). 3 of the 4 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.

Are there free turkey trots in Wyoming?

Yes: Jackson Hole Turkey Trot (Wilson) is free to enter.

Which Wyoming turkey trots have a 10K or longer?

1 of 4: THE GOBBLE HOBBLE STAMPEDE | 5K & 10K | Walk/Run (Cody).

Which Wyoming turkey trots have a kids' run?

3 of 4 add a kids' dash or fun run: 2026 Turkey Trot (Rawlins), Jackson Hole Turkey Trot (Wilson) and THE GOBBLE HOBBLE STAMPEDE | 5K & 10K | Walk/Run (Cody).

How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Cheyenne?

At 8 AM it's usually 28°F, feeling like 19°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 1°F in 2007 to 47°F in 2017. It was at or below freezing in 13 of those years.

Wyoming turkey trots 2026

4 races in Wyoming on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM, one is free and paid entries start at $25. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Cheyenne

Usually 28°F at 8 AM, feeling like 19°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 9°F and 39°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 13 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 19 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 2 of 20. Typical wind is 11mph.

Coldest

1°F

2007, felt like -8°F

Warmest

47°F

2017, 18mph wind

Last year

31°F

2025, felt like 24°F

8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006

TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing

32°F

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THE GOBBLE HOBBLE STAMPEDE | 5K & 10K | Walk/Run

Cody · starts 8:00 AM

5K10KKids' run

Usually 26°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 18°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$40

Lander Turkey Mile

Lander · starts 8:30 AM

1 mi

Usually 21°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 13°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

2026 Turkey Trot

Rawlins · starts 7:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 22°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 11°F

Jackson Hole Turkey Trot

Wilson · starts 9:00 AM

Kids' run

Usually 11°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 3°F

Free

Wyoming turkey trot questions

When are the Wyoming turkey trots in 2026?: All 4 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: 2026 Turkey Trot (Rawlins). 3 of the 4 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
Are there free turkey trots in Wyoming?: Yes: Jackson Hole Turkey Trot (Wilson) is free to enter.
Which Wyoming turkey trots have a 10K or longer?: 1 of 4: THE GOBBLE HOBBLE STAMPEDE | 5K & 10K | Walk/Run (Cody).
Which Wyoming turkey trots have a kids' run?: 3 of 4 add a kids' dash or fun run: 2026 Turkey Trot (Rawlins), Jackson Hole Turkey Trot (Wilson) and THE GOBBLE HOBBLE STAMPEDE | 5K & 10K | Walk/Run (Cody).
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Cheyenne?: At 8 AM it's usually 28°F, feeling like 19°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 1°F in 2007 to 47°F in 2017. It was at or below freezing in 13 of those years.

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