Hawkeye Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Hawkeye Turkey Trot is an inaugural running event in Iowa City, scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026. The program includes a 5K road race called the Hawkeye Turkey Trot 5K and a separate Herky Turkey Tot Trot for children. Registration for the 5K opens July 21, 2026, and the listed entry fee for the 5K is $35. A course map is available via MapMyRun.
Location, route and charity
The event is based at City Park - Shelter #6, 200 E. Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246. The Herky Turkey Tot Trot will take place around the Iowa River Corridor Trail near Shelter #6 and will begin after the conclusion of the 5K. A portion of race proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Iowa, and participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items for donation on race day. Results from a prior running of this event have been posted by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.