Turkey Trot - Thurston
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About the race
The Thurston Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, in Thurston, Nebraska, at 115 S Main St., 68062. The event offers short-distance running options for participants within the local community.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- 1 Mile
The 5K course is mostly flat with a couple of small rolling hills. The 1-mile course is flat. Registration opens September 15, 2026, and closes November 15, 2026. The entry fee is $30 plus the event platform registration fee; the published price increases on November 15.
The entry fee includes a long-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments such as water, coffee, bananas, and cookies. Proceeds benefit a memorial scholarship at Pender Public Schools, supporting two graduating seniors with awards of $1,500 each.
Course records for the 5K are listed as 17:16 for the men's record, set in 2018, and 19:17 for the women's record. The event description focuses on short, local courses and community fundraising for graduating students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.