Anthem Turkey Trot
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Anthem Turkey Trot
The Anthem Turkey Trot is a community running event held on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at the Anthem Community Center in Anthem, Arizona. The event features road course options through the local desert surroundings and includes several participant categories.
Distances available:
- 10km Run
- 5km Run/Walk
A free, non timed kid's dash of approximately 1/2 mile is offered. Pre registering a child online costs $20 and includes a Turkey Trot shirt or beanie and a medal. Children may also sign up on race morning to run without charge.
Racer amenities include finisher medals, post race refreshments, and awards for overall and age group winners. Registrations received by November 13 are guaranteed event shirt size availability. The race uses disposable RFID timing chips attached to the race number and posts results online.
The event supports a charity food drive for The St. Rose Food Pantry; participants who donate non perishable food items are entered in a raffle. Parking is available at the Anthem Community Center but the lot may fill; additional parking is available at Anthem Community Park (coordinates 33.85883607960105, -112.13545843451728) and on Whitman street between Gavillan Peak Parkway and Freedom Way.
Registration uses tiered fees for the 5km and 10km and for participants 18 and under. All registrations are final with no refunds, credits, or transfers; an option to decline a shirt or beanie for a $5 discount is available during checkout and event insurance can be purchased. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
