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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage IN
Distances
5K
Typical weather
32–44°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
32–50°F
dry
2024
28–39°F
dry
2023
28–34°F
rain
2022
34–52°F
dry
2021
22–31°F
dry
2020
37–48°F
dry
2019
32–53°F
rain
2018
24–37°F
rain
2017
30–46°F
dry
2016
36–47°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 26th Annual Turkey Trot
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
- Website: Race Registration
Event Details
- Fun Run: FREE 1K Kids non-competitive fun run
- 5K Race: Competitive 5K, professionally-timed race
- Purpose: All proceeds go towards the YMCA's Annual Campaign
- Mission: Promote Christian principles through healthy programs for all
Registration Fees
- Early Registration: $25 before October 31
- Regular Registration: $35 from November 1 - November 25
- Race Day Registration: $45 On Site
- Includes: Turkey Trot shirt for 5K registrants
Awards
- Overall Awards: Top Male & Female
- Masters Awards: Top Masters Male & Female
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male & Female in various age groups
- Age Groups: Ranges from 4-7 to 70 & up
Additional Information
- Child Watch: Free child watch available during the race
- Shirt Guarantee: Shirts guaranteed for registrants through November 1
- Packet Pickup: November 25 from 2pm-7pm or race day starting at 7AM
- Race Day Timeline: Details on packet pickup, races, and awards
Race Day Timeline
- 7:00 AM: Day of Packet Pickup
- 7:00 AM: Day of Registration
- 8:00 AM: 1K Kids Run (Line up at 7:50 AM)
- 8:30 AM: 5K Runners (Line up at 8:20 AM): Walkers and Strollers start following runners
- 9:15 AM: Awards ceremony
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