61st Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Iowa’s Oldest Running Road Race

Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Johnston, IA at Camp Dodge - Pool Pavilion


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61st Annual Turkey Trot Iowa’s Oldest Running Road Race NEW LOCATION OLD TRADITION

The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot has become a tradition for runners, walkers, and families on Thanksgiving Day. We have used the money to help people with medical expenses, homes lost from tornadoes and fires, and families in need.

Come out and enjoy a Thanksgiving Day run, receive the 60th Annual T Shirt, help support needed families, and still make your Thanksgiving Dinner. We will see you the 27th .

Date:November 27, 2025 Time:9:30 a.m.
Place:Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th AVE (SOUTH GATE), Johnston, Iowa
Meet:        Swimming Pool Pavilion
Races:Five mile and Two mile run, Two mile walk

Proceeds

Helping with medical expenses, homes lost from tornadoes and fires, and families in need.

Awards

Medals: 1-15 in each age group
Pumpkin Pies: 1-3 in each age group
Walkers: one division

Age groups:13-under 14-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-5960-69 70-79 80 over

T-Shirts

Long sleeve Turkey Trot T shirts if you register before the 21st.

Shirt not guaranteed on race day.

Sponsors

Sponsor: Housby
Contributor: Fitness Sports: Where You Have the Right to B-Fit
Host: Davis and Sandy Eidahl

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