Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K

🦃 Shoe Science Turkey Trot – Thanksgiving Morning Fun Run

Join us for the first annual Shoe Science Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! Before the turkey, the pie, and the football games, come out and move your feet with friends, family, and fellow community members.

📍 Start/Finish Location

• Location: Shoe Science, 315 S Main Street, Aberdeen, SD
• Date: Thanksgiving Morning – Thursday, November 27th, 2025
• Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Event URL: More Information

🏃‍♂️ Event Highlights

• Non-Competitive: This event is all about fun, fitness, and community—it is not a race.
• No Timing: No timing or official results.
• No Race Bibs: We will not provide race bibs.
• Casual Atmosphere: No competitive pressure—just a casual morning trot to celebrate the holiday!

👟 Course Details

We’ll have a 5K (3.1 mile) course that starts and finishes right at Shoe Science on Main Street. Runners, walkers, strollers, and families are all welcome. Feel free to dress festive—turkeys, pilgrims, and Thanksgiving-themed costumes encouraged!

⚠️ Important Notes

• Risk Acknowledgment: This is a participate at your own risk event. Roads will be open to traffic.
• Traffic Caution: We will have limited volunteers at some key intersections, but not every crossing will be staffed. Please use caution and be aware of vehicles.
• Expect Light Traffic: With the event taking place on Thanksgiving morning, traffic is expected to be light, but safety is each participant’s responsibility.
• Post-Trot Gathering: Stick around at Shoe Science for light refreshments, community cheer, and a chance to kick off your Thanksgiving Day on the right foot!