Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Anderson (829 Alexandria Pike, Anderson, IN 46012). Distances: 5.15 miles. Entry from $5.
Course and race notes
Gobble, gobble!!! Calling all TURKEYS!
Join us for our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Shadyside Lake! Registration is online or the day of only and starts at 7:15 AM. Registration is $5 (No shirt). ALL Proceeds will go to Outfitters!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
829 Alexandria Pike, Anderson, IN 46012
Anderson, IN 46012
Area: Carmel, Fishers & North Suburbs, Indianapolis
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5.15 miles
Price
$5
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Opened Nov 28, 2025
Race day in Anderson
Weather
46° / 31°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Anderson Sewage Plt, IN (2.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:40 AM – 5:20 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 20 minutes after sunrise.
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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Frisch's Big Boy restaurant0.5 mi
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
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