Mesa Turkey Trot 10K
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Mesa Turkey Trot 5K - 10K
The Mesa Turkey Trot is an annual community running event held at Red Mountain Park in Mesa, Arizona on November 26, 2026. The event includes chip timed road races and a timed results feed with photos accessible via the event results service and a mobile app. Event management is provided by StartLine Racing and the race is presented by the Sertoma Club of Mesa, with proceeds benefiting the Mesa Sertoma Club.
Distances offered:
- 10K road course around Red Mountain Park
- 5K road course around Red Mountain Park
- One Mile Family Fun Run, untimed
All in-person participants receive a custom finisher medal and a technical event T-shirt; a no-shirt option is available for a reduced fee and there is an upgrade option to a long sleeve cotton shirt. Male and female age group awards are given for the top three finishers in 10K and 5K, with categories beginning at 8 & Under and extending to 80 & Over. Pre- and post-race refreshments include granola bars, fruit, water and sports drink.
Packet pick-up is available the day before via a drive-thru and on race day, with teams and large families required to pick up prior to race day. The course uses paved park roads and finishes in the parking lot. Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed but must start at the back; bicycles, wagons and scooters are not permitted. Virtual participation is offered for U.S. addresses, with event items shipped after the event. The event is rain or shine and there are no refunds, though transfers or virtual switches are allowed before the stated deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
