Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk
Anderson, IN
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
829 Alexandria Pike, Anderson, IN 46012, Anderson IN
32–45°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
31–52°F
dry
2024
31–44°F
dry
2023
30–37°F
rain
2022
29–53°F
dry
2021
21–33°F
dry
2020
45–51°F
dry
2019
40–57°F
rain
2018
26–48°F
rain
2017
27–47°F
dry
2016
36–44°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
32°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Gobble, gobble!!! Calling all TURKEYS!
Join us for our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Shadyside Lake!
Registration is online or the day of only and starts at 7:15 AM. Registration is $5 (No shirt)
ALL Proceeds will go to Outfitters! Outfitters provides new and gently used clothing to school age children in need. Last year we provided over 1100 children in Madison County with a weeks worth of clothing absolutely free.
https://outfittersclothes.org/
Activity Center at Shadyside Park (next to the Pickleball courts)
Walkers and runners start at the same time (8 AM)
Walkers complete 1 lap (approximately 2.64 miles).
Runners complete 2 laps (approximately 5.28 miles).
Please bring your own hydration and nutrition as water and energy will not be provided on the course.
Top Male and Female Runners and Walkers will win special prizes as well as pies and other great items given out as well!
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