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Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half
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
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About this race
Turkey Trails Annual Event
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free Photos: captured memories for everyone
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Fun for Everyone
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!
Pricing Information
- Youth Pricing: for the 5k/10k, ages 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!
Kids Dash
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!)
Note: Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Event Details
Date: 2026-11-22
Location: Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines, IA
For more information and registration, visit: Turkey Trails Des Moines.
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