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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
120 1st St S, Buffalo MN
5K
23–36°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
24–30°F
rain
2024
15–25°F
dry
2023
21–36°F
dry
2022
35–51°F
dry
2021
18–33°F
dry
2020
27–39°F
dry
2019
29–35°F
rain
2018
13–21°F
dry
2017
25–47°F
dry
2016
21–39°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
23°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join us at the fourth annual 2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot 5k run/walk in downtown Buffalo, MN on Thursday, November 26th! This family-friendly and dog-friendly event is the best way to start your Thanksgiving holiday (strollers are encouraged for little ones and dogs must be leashed).
Check-In for the event will begin at 8:00 AM, with the run/walk starting at 8:45 AM.
- 🏃♂️ Adult registration (18+) is $38 through September 30th.
- On October 1st, the price jumps to $50 (gobble before the price wobbles!).
- Register by October 25th to guarantee your event shirt, breakfast from our local Forget Me Not Cafe, hot coffee and cider, swag, and a raffle ticket.
- Late birds (after Oct 25th) pay just $25, but no shirt will be included (a limited number of shirts will be available to purchase on event day).
- Little chicks (under 18) can register for $10 - this registration includes breakfast and swag; it does not include an event shirt or raffle ticket.
All proceeds for this years' event are being donated to YOUth Rising, a local organization which empowers families, schools, and community members to create environments that support healthy development from birth through adulthood, through education, community engagement, and youth leadership.
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