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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
2025 South Collegiate Drive, Paris TX
5K · 1 Mile
43–61°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
42–56°F
dry
2024
35–56°F
dry
2023
36–50°F
dry
2022
48–57°F
rain
2021
32–54°F
dry
2020
40–66°F
dry
2019
56–69°F
rain
2018
29–46°F
dry
2017
45–67°F
dry
2016
41–61°F
dry
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About this race
51st Annual Turkey Trot
Gobble Gobble—it’s the 51st Annual Paris, TX Turkey Trot at the Love Civic Center sports pavilion! Join us for a feather-flappin’ good time as we celebrate 51 years of fun, fitness, and giving back!
Charity Contribution
- Proceeds: A portion of the proceeds goes to a local charity.
Race Day Details
- Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: 2025 South Collegiate Drive, Paris, TX
- Registration: Opens at 7:00 AM
- Race Start: 7:50 AM (Kid's Fun Run)
- Day-of Registration: $40
Award Ceremony
Award ceremony will start approximately at 9:20 AM for both events (5K & 2M Prediction Walk/Run). Please check online results at RSU and verify your time is correct before the Award Ceremony.
Packet Pickup
Participants registering after Friday, November 20th at 6:00 PM, race packets will not be available until race morning Thursday, November 26th at 7:00 AM. All participants who registered before 11/20/2026 6:00 PM can pick up their race packet on Monday, November 23rd & Tuesday, November 24th at PARIS FITNESS and AQUATICS from 8 AM - 8 PM. No packet pickup will be allowed on Wednesday, November 25th.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page.
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