Ellis County Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 6:45 AM, in Waxahachie (400 S Grand Ave). Distances: 5K, 10K, 8 miles. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
4th Annual Thanksgiving Morning Run - 5K, 10K & 8 Miler.
Kick off your holiday with our festive 4th Annual 5K, 10K and 8 miler RUN / WALK on Thanksgiving morning! We’ll be trotting along at Getzendaner Park Trail-and you're invited to join the fun! Race Day Details. Location: Getzendaner Park Trail.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
6:45 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K10K8 miles
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Jun 6, 2026
Race day in Waxahachie
Weather
62° / 41°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Waxahachie, TX (2.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:06 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The 6:45 AM start is 21 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
37 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Mia's Taqueria Y Neveria/Envios de Dinoero restaurant0.3 mi
- Einstein's Bros Bagels cafe0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
5 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)13 within 3 mi13 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Executive Inn
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Dallas Inn
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Motel 6
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Super 8
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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