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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
City Park - Shelter #6, Iowa City IA
5K
29–43°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
31–38°F
dry
2024
21–37°F
dry
2023
27–34°F
rain
2022
33–51°F
dry
2021
19–37°F
dry
2020
34–50°F
dry
2019
32–46°F
rain
2018
15–27°F
dry
2017
28–54°F
dry
2016
31–53°F
dry
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About this race
Thanksgiving Day is all about family, food, fun, football... and 5Ks! Come out to City Park for the first Hawkeye Turkey Trot, the only Thanksgiving Day 5K in Iowa City! Start your Thanksgiving off right with a fun 5K for the whole family before you indulge in a delicious Turkey Day meal!
The Herky Turkey Tot Trot race is perfect for your little ones to enjoy race day too and get hooked on the Thanksgiving experience!
Race Routes will be formalized and announced ASAP!
A portion of proceeds from the race will be given to the Food Bank of Iowa. Please also bring non-perishable food items to be donated on race day!
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