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Ames Turkey Trot
Ames, Iowa · Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 5K
Official race page & registration ↗Ames Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. The race is run over 5K. For anyone travelling in, Ankeny is about 21 miles away and Des Moines is about 30 miles away.
It is one of 49 races on the Iowa calendar that November. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Thursday.
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Ames, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K
- Entry fee
- from $10 across event options; may include kids or shorter events. Check distance-specific prices and fees.
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Ames: check in Nov 25, out Nov 27.
Common questions
When is Ames Turkey Trot?
Ames Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Where is Ames Turkey Trot held?
Ames Turkey Trot is held in Ames, Iowa. It is about 21 miles from Ankeny and 30 miles from Des Moines.
What distances does Ames Turkey Trot offer?
The listed distances are 5K.
How much does Ames Turkey Trot cost?
Listed event options start from $10. This minimum may be for a kids or shorter event. Check the official race page for your distance's current price and any additional fees.
How do I register for Ames Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
Within about 60 miles, ordered by approximate straight-line distance between listed locations.
- Nov 26Boone FLEXgivin' 5KBoone, IA
- May 15Gladiator Assault ChallengeBoone, IA
- Aug 28Trestle Tap 9KWoodward, IA
- Nov 21The Stuffed Turkey Endurance RacesGranger, IA
- Nov 26Ankeny Turkey Trot 5KAnkeny, IA
See every race on the Iowa calendar, Iowa 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.