Salt Lake City Turkey Trots 2026 — Thanksgiving Races

Thanksgiving morning is the biggest race day of the American year, and Salt Lake City shows up for it: 5 turkey trots and Thanksgiving-week races are already on the 2026 calendar. Run first, feast second — most trots finish before the parade starts. The next one up is Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Highland, UT (47) on Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

• Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Highland, UT (47) 4800 Knight Ave · Highland, UT · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Runtastic THANKFUL 2912 Executive Pkwy. · Lehi, UT · From $13 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Thu, Nov 26, 2026 North Ogden Turkey Trot 2950 N 900 E · Ogden, UT · From $20 5K Road
• Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Utah Human Race 10085 S Centennial Parkway · Sandy, UT · From $25 5K10K Road
• Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Utah Santa Run - Ogden 2250 Washington Blvd · Ogden, UT · From $40 5K Road

Race-day tip

Turkey trots sell out earlier than any other 5K distance race — the family-wave entries go first. If you're bringing a crew, register everyone the same week you decide.

Looking beyond thanksgiving? See every upcoming Salt Lake City race →