North Texas Turkey Trot
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Scheels North Texas Turkey Trot 2026
The Scheels North Texas Turkey Trot takes place in downtown Frisco, Texas on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual race options and includes family-focused categories.
Distances and categories include:
- 1 Mile Miracle Mile and Virtual Miracle Mile
- 3.1069 Miles 5K
- 6.2137 Miles 10K
- Tots/Toddlers/Strollers newborn to age 5
In-person packet pickup is required for the live races. Packets not picked up will not be mailed after the race unless prior arrangements are made. Virtual participants receive mailed participant materials via USPS before Thanksgiving. Virtual 5K and 10K participants upload results to an online leaderboard through Compton Time & Measure.
The 10K has a mandatory pace requirement of 14 minutes per mile; participants who do not meet this pace may be directed onto the 5K course to comply with permitting and road closure timelines. Registration windows differ by category: in-person registration opens July 3 and closes July 13, virtual registration opens July 6 and closes November 23, and the tots category opens September 20 and remains available through race day. Registration fees vary by event and include free registration for the tots category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
