Mesa Turkey Trot

Mesa, AZ


Arizona's Original Thanksgiving Day

Community Race Event!!


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Join us for the 58th Annual Mesa Turkey Trot - the original Turkey Trot Run event in Arizona that focuses on a family atmosphere! The 10K and 5K are professionally timed. A One Mile Fun Run is also offered as a warm-up and a chance for families to run together before the main events. The 10K and 5K are run on the roads around Red Mountain Park in East Mesa, AZ, finishing in the parking lot.

Race proceeds benefit the Mesa Sertoma Club

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

What You Get

  • Custom Event Finisher's Medal
  • Custom Event Tech T-Shirt for all participants.
  • Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (excluding Virtual Runners) in the 5K and 10K divisions for the following:
    • 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 - 79, and 80 & Over

  • Pre- & Post-Race "Athlete's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, etc)
  • Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos provided by StartLine Racing on their Website

Course Maps

Race Day Information

  • Race Day Check In and Registration will be available beginning at 6:30am at Red Mountain Park.

    • We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day.  Race day prices are $50 for the 10K & 5K event.  The 1 Mile event is $40.

  • Wheelchair, leashed pets, and stroller friendly event.

  • The course will take you along the roads around Red Mountain Park.

Event Schedule

  • November 25th 8:00AM - Packet Pick-Up at Red Mountain Park from 8:00am to 7:00pm

  • November 26th 6:30AM - Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration at Red Mountain Park

  • November 26th 8:00AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Begins

  • November 26th 8:20AM - 10K Begins

  • November 26th 8:40AM - 5K Begins

  • November 26th 9:30AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx)

When & Where

Nov 26, 2026

Thursday

8:00 AM

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Mesa, AZ

Red Mountain Park

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