Everything you need to know

Race day details.

Thanksgiving morning, November 26 at Moncus Park. Here is how the one-mile trot works, from packet pickup to cookie medals.

Date

Thursday, November 26

Time

9:00 AM

Place

Moncus Park

Distance

One mile · Timed

Runners and a walker with her dog on a paved path through the park

Race day

The morning schedule.

7:30 AM

Packet pickup and day-of registration open at Hammock Grove in Moncus Park.

8:45 AM

Line up near the start. Strollers, please head to the back of the pack.

9:00 AM

Trot off, one chip-timed mile through the park.

9:30 AM

Awards, custom turkey cookie medals for the top three men and women.

After

Stick around, say hello, and head home for the feast.

The course

One flat, friendly mile.

Distance

One chip-timed mile.

Terrain

Flat, paved park paths.

Parking

Free on-site. Arrive by 8:30 AM.

Strollers & Kids

Always welcome. Start at the back.

Awards

Cookie medals for the top three M/F.

Weather

The trot goes on, rain or shine.

Green JPJ Turkey Trot knit beanie with pink and yellow stripes and a pom-pom

Included with registration

This year's merch.

Every registration includes a 2026 beanie, a fresh design you'll actually want to wear again long after the last mile. Register by November 1 to guarantee yours.

A runner holding up a cookie medal on a lanyard
Two women smiling as they run the course

Good to know

Frequently asked.

A 2026 beanie (guaranteed if you register by November 1), chip timing, and a shot at a turkey cookie medal, plus meals for neighbors in need.

Parking is free on-site at Moncus Park. Arrive by 8:30 AM.

Packet pickup and day-of registration open at 7:30 AM at Hammock Grove in Moncus Park.

Always. Strollers, please line up at the back of the pack.

Yes. It's one chip-timed mile, with turkey cookie medals for the top three men and women.

The trot goes on, rain or shine.

Results and winners are posted on RunSignUp after the race, including the top three men and women.

Volunteers serving drinks to trotters at the refreshment table

Ready to trot?

Register by November 1 to lock in your 2026 beanie. All paces, all ages, all welcome.