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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
The 400 Block, Wausau WI
5K
23–35°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
24–42°F
rain
2024
19–26°F
dry
2023
20–29°F
rain
2022
34–48°F
dry
2021
14–28°F
dry
2020
29–38°F
dry
2019
32–37°F
rain
2018
17–23°F
dry
2017
21–44°F
dry
2016
26–40°F
dry
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About this race
RACE INFORMATION
Turkey Trot returns downtown, with the race starting & ending in the 400 Block!
Date: November 26th, 2026 @: 8:30am
- Registration Period: September 1st to November 7th: $30.00
- Late Registration: November 8th - November 25th: $40.00
- Charity Impact: 100% of your registration fee will be used to continue the food work through the United Way's Hunger Coalition.
- Capacity: Participation is limited, with t-shirts sizes being guaranteed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration will officially sell out at 2,400 runners.
T-SHIRT & PACKET PICK-UP
- Where: The Grand Theater
- When: Wednesday, November 25th
- Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
COURSE INFORMATION
2026 Race Map - We heard your feedback, and we adjusted! To give runners more time to spread out this year, we'll be running the course in reverse!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Refund Policy: There are no refunds. 100% of your registration fee will be used to continue the food work through the United Way's Hunger Coalition, an initiative of United Way.
- Dog Policy: Yes! Your furry friends are welcome to trot with us! We just ask that you clean up after them, keep them on a leash, and line up towards the back of the start line so no doggos get spooked at the race start. Additionally, all dogs must stay outside. No dogs allowed in The Grand Theater.
- Stroller Policy: Absolutely! We welcome all age levels of Turkey Trotters! If your child is under 8 years old and not expecting a t-shirt, you do not need to register them. However, if you would like your child to have a race bib and t-shirt, registration is required.
- Packet Pickup: Yes! You can send someone to pick up your packet for you if you won't be available during the packet pickup times. This allows for less lines the morning of the race, helping us make sure everyone can start on time.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
- Christmas Music: Yes. There was never another option.
- Race Shirt Donation: If you chose to not get a race shirt, that additional money allows us to spend even more on fresh produce from our local farm partners and give it to people who need it.
MORE INFORMATION
For more details and registration, visit the official race page: United Way of Marathon County Turkey Trot.
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