Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run

Turkey Trot Fun Run!

Bring the family (both humans &: K-9s!) to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on November 21, 2026 &: run or walk our First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run! The course will begin at the Western Pavilion (visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road) and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike &: Bike Trails.

This is also a youth-centered community event. We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day! We're even holding a T-shirt Design Contest! The front of the race t-shirt will feature the winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students!

Registration Fees

• 1 Sept - 4 Oct: Early Bird $35
• 5 Oct - 20 Nov: $40
• Day of Race: $45

T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by 30 October 2026.

T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced. Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion (next to the Belton Christian Youth Center).

Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM.

Race Day

• Check-in: 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas.
• Race Start: 9:00 AM.

Medal Categories

Medals will be given to the top 3 male &: female in each category:

• Adults 18+
• High School
• Middle School
• Elementary School

We will also have a SPECIAL CATEGORY of Human/K-9 Team and will award the top 3 placements.

Competing K-9s MUST be leashed &: walk/run the event. Use of a pet stroller or carrier will disqualify the team. For safety purposes, ALL canines attending the event MUST be leashed, or in a pet stroller or carrier.

Raffles &: Canned Food Drive Event

We will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win!

Our Canned Food Drive will benefit Heart &: Hands Ministries for the holiday season. You will receive 1 FREE Raffle Ticket for every 2 canned goods donated.

Proceeds

All proceeds from this fun run will go to the Salado VFW Auxiliary/VFW Post 12235 to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community.

For more information and to register, visit the race page.