WHAT'S NEW IN 2026 & UPDATES
COMPETITIVE or RECREATIONAL 5K WALK
COMPETITIVE or RECREATIONAL 5K WALK
COMPETITIVE or RECREATIONAL 5K WALK
Looking for Competition with Fellow Walkers?
Whether you are Competitive or just a Recreational Walker the Jackson Turkey Trot strives to host a memorable event.
The Walking category is for those who Will Walk the entire 5K.
* NOTE: Running will Disqualify you from any medal &/or awards. If you feel you may Run at any point of your walking event, Please Register for the Run instead.
VIRTUAL 5K RUN
COMPETITIVE or RECREATIONAL 5K WALK
COMPETITIVE or RECREATIONAL 5K WALK
The Jackson Turkey Trot Virtual Run.
NOVEMBER 13 - 26, 2026
You Choose your venue or run the course at Ella Sharp Park at your convenience.
1. Download your favorite app. for tracking
2. Email Your SELFIE to JacksonTurkeyTrot@gmail.com
ELITE 5K RUN
ELITE 5K RUN
ELITE 5K RUN
Looking for some Competition?
The ELITE 5K is designed for athletes who can
Run the 5K in 30 minutes or less.
ELITE Race is Limited
to the first 100
VENUE!
ELITE 5K RUN
ELITE 5K RUN
Enjoy your 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday, Running & Walking with us
at Ella Sharp Park, our New Venue.
Ella Sharp Park, with it's 500+ acres, enables us to provide a more open area for our athletes.
2026 JACKSON TURKEY TROT
NOVEMBER 26, 2026 @ Between 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
The TURKEY TROT is an exciting race for all levels and age groups. You are encouraged to join. Choose from a 5K Run, 5K Walk or a 10K Run. We also offer a Kids Run. The TURKEY TROT race will be professionally chip timed with the results right after the race. Be sure to invite your friends and guests to join you on this exciting THANKSGIVING Day Run!
PACKET PICK-UP
TUESDAY 11/24/2026
EARLY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
12:30 p.m.
-
4:30 p.m.
Ella’s Granary @ Ella Sharp Museum
TUESDAY 11/24/2026
EARLY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Between: 2:00 to 7:00 pm
Pick Up Venue: Ella’s Granary @ Ella Sharp Museum
12:30 p.m.
-
4:30 p.m.
Ella’s Granary @ Ella Sharp Museum
WEDNESDAY 11/25/2026
EARLY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
12:30 p.m.
-
4:30 p.m.
Ella’s Granary @ Ella Sharp Museum
WEDNESDAY 11/25/2026
EARLY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Between: 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Pick Up Venue: Ella’s Granary @ Ella Sharp Museum
12:30 p.m.
-
4:30 p.m.
Ella’s Granary @ Ella Sharp Museum
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
* * RACE DAY * * REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
7:30 a.m.
-
8:15 a.m.
In Front of the Hurst Planetarium
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
* * RACE DAY * * REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
November 26, 2026
PLEASE NOTE --- UPDATE --- RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP & ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE @ Ella Sharp Park
7:30 a.m.
-
8:15 a.m.
In Front of the Hurst Planetarium
race day schedule
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
* * RACE DAY - THANKSGIVING DAY
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
* * RACE DAY - THANKSGIVING DAY
November 26, 2026
RACE START 9am
Choose from a 5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, New Elite 5K Run or a Virtual 5K Run
Or, Join Us in Cheering on the...
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
* * "STUDENT BODY CHALLENGE"
Support Your School
Students: $15.00
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
* * "STUDENT BODY CHALLENGE"
November 26, 2026
Which School Will Host the 'TURKEY TROT" Trophy?
See YOUR Students compete along side other Student Athletes in this team e...
Support Your School
Students: $15.00
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
KID'S RUN - THANKSGIVING DAY
8:45 a.m.
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
KID'S RUN - THANKSGIVING DAY
November 26, 2026
The Kid's run is absolutely our favorite event.
We Love Seeing the Smiles on their Faces as they Cross that Finish Line!
8:45 a.m.
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
ELITE 5K RUN
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
ELITE 5K RUN
November 26, 2026
RACE START
The ELITE 5K is designed for athletes who can Run the 5K in 30 minutes or less. Limited to the first 100 entries
...
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/27/2025
10K RUN
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/27/2025
10K RUN
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
NEW ** ELITE 5K WALK
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
NEW ** ELITE 5K WALK
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
5K WALK
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
THURSDAY 11/26/2026
5K WALK
9:00 a.m.
ELLA SHARP PARK ACROSS FROM THE PLANETARIUM
11/12/2026 thru 11/26/2026
VIRTUAL 5K RUN
Nov. 12 - Nov. 26
JacksonTurkeyTrot@gmail.com
11/12/2026 thru 11/26/2026
VIRTUAL 5K RUN
November 12 - 26, 2026
You Pick Your Venue!
You can also run the course at Ella Sharp Park at your convenience.
1. Download your favorite a...
Nov. 12 - Nov. 26
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