National Turkey Trot

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Fun Fact: did you know that the growing phenomenon of Turkey Trots was set way back in 1896? The inaugural Turkey Trot took place 126 years ago in Buffalo, New York!     2026 - REMOTE RUNNERS NATIONAL TURKEY TROT  5K - 10K- Half and Marathon - REMOTE (aka Virtual ) Run/Walk  JOIN THE MOVEMENT! with our REMOTE RUNNERS® Program! You can run as a group or as an individual, and you can run ANYWHERE at ANY TIME. You can walk around your neighborhood, trail, or track. You can use the treadmill at your house or gym. You can run outdoors or participate in another event. You can run/walk your race at your whenever you like...wherever you like.   REMOTE RUNNER PACKETS will be mailed out starting 1 week before the event date of 11.18.2026. Any registrations after 11.18.2025 may experience delays in shipping. You can post your results from Thursday, November 26, 2026 starting at 7:00 AM CST to November 30 2026 11:59 PM CST.  HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN/WALK 

Register for the race and print your bib Complete a 5k, Half, or Marathon run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere between November 26 -30, 2026 Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate. Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #5Kevents Feel free to join the 5Kevents Community Group to share and celebrate with other participants. Don't forget to follow our Remote Runners Facebook page too! 

What’s Included: Features:

T-Shirt - Optional Performance with Long Sleeve Option (Fee Applies) Commemorative Finisher's Turkey Trot Challenge Coin Virtual Race Bib Commemorative Certificate of Completion  Online Result Postings Overall Recognition Medals for groups of 6 or more Shipping of packets to individuals or Team Leaders

*Race amenities are subject to change. What is a Remote Runner?

INDIVIDUAL REMOTE RUNNERS ® 

You complete your race on your own around your home, at the gym on a treadmill, or even with a group of running buddies – essentially you can compete anywhere in the world! Our races come with no time pressure – your pace is individual to you and you will earn your medal for completing whatever your speed. You can even walk our races without the fear of crowds at the beginning or the point in your race when you really could do with that 2-second pause. Each of our races has dates to complete allowing lots of flexibility to complete your challenge.

TEAMS, FITNESS CLUBS, RUNNING CLUBS 

5Kevents.org’s REMOTE RUNNERS® program is designed for running clubs and groups who wish to orchestrate running events in their communities without the expense that larger events must absorb. No Permits, no restrictions... Just schedule your run with your group, use your GPS watch to time and post