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Turkey Leg 5K Run

Thu, Nov 26, 2026
In 24 days
Willmar, MN
Kandi YMCA

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2025

22–28°F

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2024

12–24°F

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2023

18–33°F

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2022

33–51°F

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2021

18–38°F

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2020

25–37°F

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2019

29–35°F

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2018

10–19°F

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2017

28–46°F

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2016

21–39°F

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About this race

Race Location:

Kandiyohi County YMCA   Description: Join us for a fun start to your Thanksgiving, at the Turkey Leg 5K! This race is a 3.1 mile asphalt roadside race around Willmar streets. Water is available at the 1/2 way mark. Walkers are welcome! Largest Family Group wins a medal. And get your Thanksgiving costumes on, as the best dressed will receive an award.
Please note the course is only open for 1.5 hours as we keep a tight schedule with it being Thanksgiving Day.   Race Entry Includes:
  • Race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by November 19th)
  • Snack and beverage at the end of the race
  Race Day Schedule:
  • 7:00am - Same Day Registration opens and Packet Pick Up
  • 8:00am - Race Starts
  • 9:30am - All racers need to have finished
  • 9:45am - Awards (estimated time)
  Runner's Shirts:
Shirt sizes are ONLY guaranteed for registrations prior to midnight on November 14th.
Race day t-shirts are distributed on a “first come, first served” basis.
 

Divisions:

Men: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Women: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 - 84 and 85+
Results can be found at this link as soon as you cross the finish: www.pickleevents.com   Awards:
  • Medals for the top female and top male
  • Medals for places 1-3 in each division
  • Largest Family Group
  • Best Dressed (Thanksgiving  Costumes)

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