Turkey Leg 5K Run
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Willmar, MN
Kandi YMCA
Typically 22–36°F · low rain risk
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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
- 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)
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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