Turkey Trot USA 5K - Roanoke
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Turkey Trot USA & Marshmallow Mile
Turkey Trot USA & Marshmallow Mile takes place on November 26, 2026, in Historic Downtown Roanoke, TX. The event offers a mostly flat course through the town and features a family-friendly 5K and a one-mile Marshmallow Mile for children and fun runners.
Registration includes race-day items such as a long-sleeve performance shirt and a custom finisher medal with an attached Marshmallow Mile Man charm. Complimentary hot coffee and hot chocolate are available at the finish. A costume contest is part of the event and awards are given for the best costumes.
Practical details and participant services:
- Distances
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Marshmallow Mile (1 mile)
- The 5K is professionally chip timed and produces official finish times and live results.
- Aid stations with water and hydration will be located along the course; exact locations announced later.
- Free parking is available in Historic Downtown Roanoke with additional public lots within a short walk.
- Strollers and dogs are allowed; participants with dogs or strollers are asked to line up toward the back of the starting corral and keep dogs under control. Service animals are welcome.
- Packet pickup dates and locations are listed for the week before the race, including Southlake and Arlington pickup sites and the race day venue at 500 S Oak St, Roanoke, TX.
- Awards: overall and masters top finishers plus age-group placings; finishers must be present to claim awards.
- The event is rain-or-shine; severe weather may cause delay, modification, postponement, or cancellation.
Group registration discounts and pre-race social runs are offered in the weeks leading up to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
