Turkey Trot - Dubuque
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Event details
The Turkey Trot at Wahlert High School takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa. The event is based at Wahlert Catholic High School, 2005 Kane St, Dubuque, IA 52001. It offers the following distances:
- 2.5 miles
- 5 miles
The event is open to participants aged 4 years and older. The entry fee is $20. Payment is accepted by cash, credit card, or check payable to Wahlert Catholic High School. Awards: a certificate for a turkey will be presented to the first-place finisher in each age division for both the 2.5-mile and 5-mile races.
Registration, shirts and course
Registration is held in the Wahlert Catholic gym the evening before and the morning of the race. Pre-registered participants may pick up bib numbers and shirts in the gym balcony. Long-sleeve performance shirts are available for purchase for $20 via the store website or on race day; after November 23 shirts can only be purchased at the race venue while supplies last. Available sizes: YM, YL, S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Course: the 2.5-mile loop starts in front of Mazzuchelli Catholic, proceeds east on Kane St, left on Balboa Dr, left on North Grandview, left on W 32nd St, right on Carter Rd, then left on Kane St back to Wahlert Catholic for the finish. The 5-mile distance repeats the 2.5-mile loop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.