The Run Turkey Run 5k

10/09/2026

Runner? Great.

Walker? Great.

Kids? Bring them.

Stroller? Absolutely.

Run Turkey Run is about getting our community together on Thanksgiving morning — whether you finish the 5K in 20 minutes or take your time and enjoy every step.

Come be part of one of Watertown's favorite Thanksgiving traditions.

Register:

The Run Turkey Run 5K is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kid's Run.

10/05/2026

⏰ LAST CALL!

Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY for our lowest Run Turkey Run registration prices.

🏃 5K — $40
🦃 Kids Run — $25

Prices increase October 7.

Register now, grab your hoodie and help us give back to Watertown!

The Run Turkey Run 5K is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kid's Run.

10/02/2026

👀 2026 RUN TURKEY RUN HOODIE REVEAL! 🦃

We know a lot of you have been asking what this year’s sweatshirt will look like — so here it is!

This year’s Run Turkey Run hoodie features our new Run Turkey Run 5K / Building a Healthier Community design, tying in our 2026 goal of helping support the new lighted community pickleball courts at Brandt-Quirk Park.

And remember — your hoodie is included with your registration!

🏃 5K — $40
🦃 Kids Run — $25

⏰ Register by October 6 to lock in the current pricing. Prices increase October 7.

Come run, walk, bring the kids, grab a great hoodie, and help us give back to our community this Thanksgiving!

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Watertown/TheRunTurkeyRun5K

🦃 Thanksgiving Day — November 26, 2026

10/02/2026

🚨 EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS OCTOBER 6!

Lock in our lowest prices for Run Turkey Run 2026:

🏃 5K — $40
🦃 Kids Run — $25
👕 Hooded sweatshirt included!

And remember — your participation helps us work toward our $50,000 goal to support new lighted pickleball courts at Brandt-Quirk Park.

Register today:

The Run Turkey Run 5K is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kid's Run.

09/25/2026

Why do YOU Run Turkey Run?

🏃 To beat last year's time
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family tradition
🥧 To make room for pie
❤️ To support our community
🦃 Just for the fun of it

Tell us in the comments!

And tag someone who should join you this Thanksgiving.

Send a message to learn more

09/18/2026

Calling all little turkeys! 🦃

Run Turkey Run isn't just for grown-ups.

Our Kids Run gives our youngest participants a chance to get in on the Thanksgiving morning fun — and they get a hooded sweatshirt too!

Early registration:

🦃 Kids Run — $25
🏃 5K — $40

Early pricing ends October 6.

Bring the whole family!

Register:

The Run Turkey Run 5K is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kid's Run.

09/11/2026

$235,000+ and counting. ❤️

That's how much the Run Turkey Run community has helped raise for local organizations since our first race in 2012.

This year we're working toward another huge milestone:

🎯 $50,000 to help support new lighted pickleball courts at Brandt-Quirk Park.

When you Run Turkey Run, you're doing more than starting Thanksgiving with a little exercise.

You're giving back to our community.

Let's make 2026 our biggest year yet!

The Run Turkey Run 5K is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kid's Run.

09/04/2026

Whether you're chasing a PR, walking with friends or bringing the kids out for some Thanksgiving morning fun, we'd love to have you.

📅 November 26, 2026
📍 Watertown
🏃 5K Run/Walk + Kids Run
👕 Hooded sweatshirt included!

Who's joining you this year? Tag them below!

Register:

The Run Turkey Run 5K is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kid's Run.

08/28/2026

BIG NEWS FOR RUN TURKEY RUN 2026! 🦃

This year, the majority of the funds raised through Run Turkey Run will help support the development of new lighted community pickleball courts at Brandt-Quirk Park!

Why pickleball?

Because this project fits perfectly with what Run Turkey Run has always been about — bringing people together, encouraging healthy lifestyles and creating opportunities for people of all ages to stay active.

Our goal?

🎯 RAISE $50,000!

Every registration, sponsorship and donation gets us one step closer.

Join us Thanksgiving morning and help us make it happen!

Register:

The Run Turkey Run 5K is on Thursday November 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kid's Run.

08/22/2026

Did you know?

Since Run Turkey Run began in 2012, together we've raised more than $235,000 for local organizations! ❤️

That's what Run Turkey Run has always been about: getting our community moving, having some fun and giving back to the place we call home.

And in 2026, we're setting our biggest goal yet.

Stay tuned… 🦃

Send a message to learn more