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2026 Abilene Turkey Trot Benefitting the West Texas Rehab

Abilene, TX

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

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When

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

Where

1525 E.S. 11th, Abilene TX

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

4056°F

dry

2024

3559°F

dry

2023

3250°F

dry

2022

4347°F

rain

2021

3562°F

dry

2020

5378°F

dry

2019

5476°F

dry

2018

2951°F

dry

2017

4571°F

dry

2016

4959°F

dry

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About this race

2026 Abilene Turkey Trot Benefitting the West Texas Rehab

Date: November 26, 2026

Location: 1525 E.S. 11th, Abilene, TX

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Race Description

  • Start Details: Mass Start with Chip Timing!
  • Fun Race: Abilene Turkey Trot winds through the Lytle neighborhood in Abilene, Texas.
  • Family Event: It is a great race for a fun time with family and friends.
  • Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the West Texas Rehab Center and the Abilene Runners Club.

Event Details and Schedule

  • Early Registration: Thru Midnight, Sunday on 11-06-26. Shirts not guaranteed after this date.
  • Course: The course is a 5K route through Lytle Lake neighborhood.
  • Location: The race begins and ends outside Shotwell Stadium.
  • Cancellations: Race cancellation due to inclement weather is at the discretion of the Race Director and the Abilene Runners Club. No refunds will be available for cancellation of event.

Finisher Medals

  • Medals: Finishers medals will be given to everyone who completes the course.

Prices

  • 5K Entry: $25 per person
  • 1-Mile Fun-Run: $17 per person for the 1 mile kids fun-run (ages 0-12)
  • Shirt Availability: NO shirts guaranteed after 11-06-26!

Packet Pick Up and Late Registration

  • Date: Wednesday, 11-25-26 from NOON-6:00PM at Abilene Running Company, 2654 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, Texas 79605.
  • Race Day: NO Race Day packet pick-up and late registration.
  • Registration: We will not turn anyone away that wants to register to run/walk the race.
  • Unclaimed Items: Race shirts/bibs not claimed by the start of the race can be picked up the following week at Abilene Running Co.

Race Day Start Times

  • 5K Start: 8:00 sharp - no exceptions!
  • 1-Mile Kids Fun-Run: Begins at 9:00am

Race Day Reminders

  • Placement: Please place your bib on the front, outside of your clothing.
  • Arrival: Please arrive prior to 8:00am to ensure you can be at the starting line in plenty of time.
  • Weather: This is West Texas so be prepared for any type of weather.
  • Parking: The Expo Center parking lot is locked at 10:30am. We highly encourage everyone to use the Shotwell Stadium parking.

Refund Policy

  • Cancellation: Again, no refunds will be available if the race has to be cancelled.

Course map

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