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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
368 Convention St, Baton Rouge LA
5K · 1 Mile
50–68°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
53–68°F
dry
2024
57–70°F
dry
2023
52–68°F
dry
2022
57–71°F
rain
2021
45–60°F
dry
2020
58–73°F
dry
2019
58–74°F
rain
2018
41–58°F
dry
2017
49–70°F
dry
2016
51–66°F
dry
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About this race
Celebrating its 38th year, the Turkey Trot returns to Downtown Baton Rouge on the morning of Thanksgiving 2024. This race is a local thanksgiving tradition – one that serves the community by keeping them active and fit through racing and by partnering with the March of Dimes as a fund-raiser to help their organization financially and by spreading the word about the work they do.
Come run, walk or jog the 5K or the 1 mile fun run with your family and friends and #earnyourturkey.
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