In 44 days · Sun, Nov 22, 2026
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When
Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
Where
Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines IA
Distances
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
31–47°F · low rain risk
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2025
31–57°F
dry
2024
32–39°F
dry
2023
25–46°F
dry
2022
22–54°F
dry
2021
24–39°F
dry
2020
33–50°F
dry
2019
21–34°F
dry
2018
29–52°F
dry
2017
18–37°F
dry
2016
38–41°F
rain
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31°F at the start.
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About this race
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
The fun includes -
- Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing with live results and awards
- Free photos
- Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
- Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
- Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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