Laveen Turkey Trot
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Annual Laveen Turkey Trot
The Laveen Turkey Trot is a community Thanksgiving running event hosted by the Laveen Community Council at the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel in Laveen Village, Arizona. The event offers multiple course options along a flat, looping route with views of the Sierra Estrella mountain ranges.
Distances offered:
- 1 Mile Fun Run for children, families, and light participation.
- 5K Chip timed 3.1 mile course with corrals and awards for top finishers.
- 10K Timed 6.2 mile route with the option to run or walk.
Race items and services are organized before race day. Packet pickup is available at Robeks, 7625 S 59th Ave, Laveen Village, AZ 85339 on the two days prior to the event. There is no packet pickup or onsite registration on race day; a packet mailing option is available for a $15 shipping and handling fee if selected during registration before November 15, 2026. Race shirts are available at packet pickup or by mail; a shirt is not included with 1 Mile registration unless purchased separately. Finisher medals are awarded to participants in all distances.
The event permits leashed pets on course and encourages festive costumes. Group discounts are offered: a 20 percent school group discount for students 18 and under when registering 10 or more, and a 15 percent discount for groups of 10 or more when registered together. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
