Verrado Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Buckeye (4239 N Village St.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $35 to $45; the 1 mile goes from $35 to $40 after November 17.
Course and race notes
Start your Thanksgiving Day with a joyful trot through Verrado's charming streets and scenic trails.
The Verrado Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving tradition designed for families, friends, and our community to come together, get moving and make memories before the big meal. The 2025 Verrado Turkey Trot SOLD OUT!
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
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$35 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
1 mile goes up after Tue Nov 17 (in 10 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Nov 27 (in 20 days)
Opened Jun 30, 2026
Race day in Buckeye
Weather
70° / 45°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 10% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Litchfield Park, AZ (8.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 49 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
Places to eat
- Ciao Grazie restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Rosie's Taco Shop restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Tempo Urban Bistro restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Anthem Coffee cafeunder 0.1 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 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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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.