Anthem Turkey Trot
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Anthem Turkey Trot
The Anthem Turkey Trot is a community running event held at the Anthem Community Center in Anthem, Arizona on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event includes timed runs, a kids dash, post-race refreshments, finisher medals, and awards for overall and age group winners. Course maps and a site map are provided.
Distances:
- 10 km Run
- 5 km Run/Walk
- Kid's dash 1/2 mile free non timed
The kid's dash is free on race morning; pre-registering a child online costs $20 and includes a Turkey Trot shirt or beanie and a medal. Registration for the 5 km and 10 km follows tiered pricing with higher fees as the event date approaches and higher rates for race day; separate youth pricing applies to 18 and under. All registrations are final; refunds, credits, and transfers are not offered. Event insurance may be available during checkout.
Timing uses disposable RFID chips attached to race numbers and official results are published online. Awards include top three overall male and female finishers and age group awards for specified age divisions. Participants are asked to consider bringing non-perishable food items for The St. Rose Food Pantry; donors are entered into a raffle.
Parking is available at the Anthem Community Center at 41130 North Freedom Way, with additional parking at Anthem Community Park (coordinates 33.85883607960105, -112.13545843451728) and nearby surface streets. Packet pickup and late registration are scheduled in the days before the event and on race morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
