Irving Turkey Trot

IRVING TURKEY TROT

8-MILE, 5K FUN & FESTIVE USATF CERTIFIED RACE BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY IRVING, TX NOVEMBER 26, 2026

Join us Thanksgiving morning for the Irving Turkey Trot—DFW’s favorite holiday running tradition! Lace up and choose your challenge: a spirited 5K run/walk around the scenic Las Colinas Urban Center or an exhilarating 8-mile run. With the Toyota Music Factory as our vibrant hub, you’ll enjoy easy access, convenient Urban Towers garage parking, and a lively pre-race atmosphere that’s perfect for families and friends.

Why you’ll love it:

• Festive Tradition: Join thousands of runners and walkers celebrating health, gratitude, and community.
• Scenic Route: Wind through the urban beauty of Las Colinas, featuring water-front views, art installations, and cheering spectators.
• Family-Friendly: Early start ensures you’re home in time for turkey—and you can even register the kids for the Tot Trot!
• Convenience: Central DFW location at Toyota Music Factory; parking right next door keeps logistics stress-free.

Sign up today to secure your bib, show off your Thanksgiving best (turkey hats, pilgrim tights—we’ve seen it all!), and kick off your holiday with a heart-pounding, memory-making run. Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and festive spirit—let’s make this year’s Irving Turkey Trot your new family tradition!

The Irving Marathon Running Series brings people from all over the world together for a great cause! Each event benefits the Irving Schools Foundation by raising funds for scholarships to support our Irving ISD student volunteers. Learn more about our story.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• FREE Professional HD Photos - Sponsored by Toyota of Irving
• FREE Bag Check
• GENDER-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SHIRT
• CUSTOM Finisher Medal w/ Bottle Opener
• Race Bib w/ Timing Chip
• Chip-Timed Race
• Street Closures & Traffic Control by 90+ off-duty police officers
• Live Tracking & Course Maps W/ GPS Progress Alerts
• Race Recovery
• Pre/Post-Race Party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 Concert Venue
• Live Music/Entertainment
• PR Bell
• Food Coupon
• Beverage Coupon for Beer (21+) or other
• Age Group Awards (ALL Distances) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Male & Female.
• Fastest Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
• Most Participation Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
• Best Dressed Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)

PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM OMNI LAS COLINAS HOTEL 221 LAS COLINAS BLVD E, IRVING, TX 75039

RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS

PARKING URBAN TOWERS PARKING PARAGE 222 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX 75039 $12.99 CREDIT CARD ONLY.

START/FINISH LINE THE PLAZA AT TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY 330 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX 75039

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• 6:30 AM - URBAN TOWERS PARKING GARAGE OPENS, PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS ARRIVE
• 7:00 AM - FESTIVAL BEGINS ON THE PLAZA
• 8:00 AM - WELCOME CEREMONY
• 8:25 AM - BEST DRESSED TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD PRESENTATION
• 8:30 AM - WARMUP
• 8:35 AM - 8-MILE LINE UP
• 9:00 AM - 8-MILE START
• 9:15 AM - 5K START
• ~10:15 AM - 5K AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 5K TEAM*
• ~10:30 AM - 8-MILE AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 8-MILE TEAM*
• TBD - MOST PARTICIPATION TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD PRESENTATION

COURSE MAPS

8-MILE: Enjoy this fun and festive route around Lake Carolyn and Las Colinas Urban Center. Then, cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.

5K: This is a very fast and flat route up Las Colinas Blvd. Then, race back down to cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.

AWARDS

TOP FINISHER OVERALL (ALL DISTANCES) MALE AND FEMALE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE

TOP FINISHER MASTERS (ALL DISTANCES) MALE AND FEMALE 1ST PLACE

AGE GROUP MEDALS (ALL DISTANCES) MALE AND FEMALE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE

TEAM CHALLENGE AWARDS (ALL DISTANCES) FASTEST TEAM, MOST PARTICIPATION, BEST DRESSED