Thurston Turkey Trot

Thurston Turkey Trot

Thu November 27, 2025

Thurston, NE 68062 US

Events

• 5K Run
  Price: $30 - $35
  Time: 8:00AM CST - 10:00AM CST
  Registration Opens October 23, 2025 at 12:00am CDT
• 1 Mile Turkey Trot
  Price: $30 - $35
  Time: 8:00AM CST - 10:00AM CST
  Registration Opens October 23, 2025 at 12:00am CDT

Place

115 S Main St. Thurston, NE US 68062

Description

Join us on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, for the annual Thurston Turkey Trot. You can run or walk the 5K or 1-mile events—it's the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Both start at 8 a.m., so bring your family and friends for this fun community tradition! Entry fee is $30 + RunSignUp registration fee. But hurry—price increases on Nov. 20. Your race fee includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, plus water, coffee, bananas, and Eileen's cookies at the finish line. Proceeds benefit the Jeff and Carol Memorial Scholarship at Pender Public Schools, helping two graduating seniors each receive $1,000.

Course Records

• MEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD: 17:16 held by Addison Albin of Parkville, MO (Norfolk, NE native) set in 2018
• WOMEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD - 19:17 held by Lisa Ryan from Sioux City, IA

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Location

115 S Main St. Thurston NE US - 68062

Courses and prices:

• Course name: 5K Run, Distance: 3.1 Miles, Prices: $30.00 - $35.00
• Course name: 1 Mile Turkey Trot, Distance: 1 Miles, Prices: $30.00 - $35.00