Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot
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Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run
The Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run is a community 5K run and walk on November 21, 2026 at Liberty Park in Belton, Texas. The course begins at the Western Pavilion and follows the Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trails.
The event welcomes families and K-9s and emphasizes youth involvement. Local high school students will volunteer in several roles, and the front of the race T shirt will feature the winning design from a T shirt design contest run for student artists.
Registration fees are tiered by date: Early Bird Sept 1 to Oct 4 is $35, Oct 5 to Nov 20 is $40, and day of event registration is $45. T shirts are guaranteed for registrations received by November 2, 2026. T shirts and race materials will be available for pick up on November 14 at locations to be announced, and race packets will also be available for pick up on race day at the Western Pavilion.
Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in these categories: Adults 19-39, Adults 40-59, Adults 60+, High School, Middle School, and Elementary School. A special Human and K-9 Team category will award the top three placements. Competing K-9s must be leashed and walk or run the event; use of a pet stroller or carrier will disqualify a competing team. For safety, all canines attending must be leashed or in a pet stroller or carrier.
The event includes raffles and a canned food drive benefiting Heart & Hands Ministries; raffle tickets will be available on race day and winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. All proceeds support Salado VFW Auxiliary and VFW Post 12235 programs for veterans, active duty members, their families, and the community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
