

Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
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When and where is Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K?
Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K is on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The first event starts at 7:45 AM local time. Distances: Short, 5K and fun run. Current entry fees run $25 to $53 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Nov 26, 2026.
Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K race guide
The Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving Day 5K and youth 1K at Mike Lewis Park in Grand Prairie on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., and every 5K participant gets a shirt and finisher’s medal plus sweet potato or pumpkin pie at the finish.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- 5K start
- 8:00 a.m.
- Youth 1K
- 7:45 a.m., ages 5–12
- Location
- Mike Lewis Park, 2410 N Carrier Pkwy
- Annual
- 5th annual
- Virtual
- Virtual option offered
Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K FAQ
When and where is the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K?
It is on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Mike Lewis Park, 2410 N Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m.
How much does the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Grand Prairie Turket Trot 5K $53; Lil' Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run $25.
What is the race day schedule for the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot?
Packet pickup and registration open at 7:00 a.m., warm up is at 7:30, the Youth 1K Fun Run starts at 7:45 and the 5K at 8:00. Awards are at 9:15 a.m. and the course closes at 9:30.
Where is packet pickup for the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot?
Pre-pickup is Tuesday, November 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Just Love Coffee, 1020 Mayfield Rd Ste 600, Grand Prairie. Race-day pickup is at the park, and one person can pick up packets for up to 5 participants.
Is there a kids run at the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot?
Yes, the Youth 1K Fun Run/Walk for ages 5–12 starts at 7:45 a.m. Youth participants get an untimed bib, a finisher award (not a medal), snacks and access to post-race festivities, and parents can run or walk with them.
What are the age group awards at the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot?
The 5K gives awards to the overall male and female, plus age groups 10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69 and 70–79.
Is there a virtual option for the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot?
Yes. The race page offers a virtual race for people who cannot attend, and registration includes a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. The page says the same applies if the event is canceled.
Can I get a refund for the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot?
No. The race page states a strict no-refund policy and says the event goes on rain, shine, snow or cold. Start time may be delayed up to half an hour in extreme weather, and the course may be shortened or altered for safety.
Do I get a shirt at the Grand Prairie Turkey Trot?
Registration includes a race T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Shirts are first come, first served with a cutoff of November 13.
Race facts checked November 12, 2026 against RunSignup: Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lil' Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run | Short | Nov 26, 2026, 7:45 AM | $25.00 until Nov 26, 2026 | Opens Nov 28, 2025 · Closes Nov 26, 2026 |
| Grand Prairie Turket Trot 5K | 3.1 Miles | Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 AM | $53.00 until Nov 26, 2026 | Opens Nov 28, 2025 · Closes Nov 26, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K
Join Us for the 5th Annual Grand Prairie Turkey 5K and Virtual Race!
Lace up your running shoes and take part in our exciting event, perfect for the whole family. Whether you prefer running or walking, or simply soaking up the lively atmosphere, you're sure to have a great time. Register doing the Early Price and save 🤑
For those who can't attend in person, join us virtually! Registration includes a special race T-Shirt and a finisher's medal for all participants.
Make sure to grab a slice of delicious sweet potato or pumpkin pie before leaving the finish line.
T-SHIRT: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
T-SHIRT cutoff November 13th.
Youth 1K Fun Run/Walk (Ages 5–12)The Youth 1K is the perfect way for kids to join the Thanksgiving fun! Designed for young runners and walkers ages 5–12, this course is safe, easy to follow, and full of encouragement along the way.
Whether your child is racing for a personal best, jogging with a friend, or enjoying their first official race—this 1-mile event is all about movement, confidence, and fun.
Parents are welcome to run or walk alongside their child.
What Youth Participants Receive:
Race bib (untimed)
Finisher award (not a medal)
Snacks at the finish line
Access to the post-race festivities
Give your kids a healthy, active start to Thanksgiving morning!
VOLUNTEER WITH US
-Packet pickup: Arrive at race location no later than 6:15 am to help give out race packets and shirts.
-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.
-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.
Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!
PACKET PICKUP:
Pre-Packet Pickup:
Date: Tuesday Nov 24th
Location: Just Love Coffee 1020 Mayfield Rd Ste 600, Grand Prairie, TX
Time: 3PM-6PM
Race Day Schedule: November 26th
7:00 am - Packet Pickup & Registration
7:30 am – Warm Up
7:45 am – 1K Youth Fun Run
8:00 am – 5K Start
9:15 am – 5K AWARDS
9:30 am- Course Closes
You can pick up packets for up to 5 participants at a time!
AWARDS
Overall Male & Female
Age Group:
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold. For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.
In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details
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