The Run Turkey Run 5K

Event Details

• Date: November 26, 2026
• Location: 812 Labaree Street, Watertown, WI
• Race URL: The Run Turkey Run 5K

About the Race

• History: Since 2012, the Run Turkey Run 5K has brought nearly 1,000 runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and spectators together on Thanksgiving morning.
• Community Impact: The race has grown into a cherished Watertown tradition and has raised more than $235,000 for community organizations along the way.
• New Chapter: As we prepare for the 2026 Run Turkey Run, we are excited to begin a new chapter in the race's history.

Fundraising Initiatives

• Project Support: This year, the majority of the funds raised through Run Turkey Run will support the development of new lighted community pickleball courts at a local city/community park.
• Community Goals: We believe this project is a natural extension of what Run Turkey Run has always been about: health, activity, connection, and community.
• Pickleball Accessibility: Pickleball is a fun and accessible activity for people of all ages and abilities.
• Fundraising Target: Our goal is to raise $50,000 through this year's event to help make these courts a reality.

Participation

• Individual Contributions: We are encouraging runners to contribute to the cause by adding a donation to their registration or skipping a sweatshirt and having the extra money go toward the pickleball courts.
• Community Celebration: What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than by bringing our community together to get moving, have fun, and give back?