Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K
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Ankeny Turkey Trot
The Ankeny Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 26, 2026 in Ankeny, Iowa. The event is centered at the DMACC Ankeny Campus, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023. It includes a chip timed 5K and a kids dash / 5K kids division fun run.
The event offers participant gear choices: a classic t-shirt or an upgrade to a thin-tec soft polyester pullover. Donutland donuts will be available at the finish. Friends of Iowa CASA and ICFCRB are listed as supported charities.
Key event details and participant policies include:
- Distances
- 5K
- Kids Dash / 5K Kid’s Division Fun Run
- Chip timing with individual bib-integrated timing chips.
- Course time limit for the 5K is 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall in the chip timed category.
- Age categories include 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
- All water stations include water; there is no gear check on site.
- Strollers are allowed for walkers and joggers only and must start in the back of the starting corral; a parent or guardian must sign a waiver for children in strollers.
- Headphones and personal audio devices are allowed but strongly not recommended.
Packet pick up details are posted in advance; morning event pick up is possible with an expected wait. Results and photos are posted after the event. The event participates in a national Thankful Turkey leader board. Event record times for the 5K are 16:28 (male, 2024) and 19:37 (female, 2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
