Turkey Trails- Des Moines is a trail race in Des Moines, Iowa, with 50 mi, 1 mi, 3.1 mi, 6.2 mi and Half distances. The next edition is on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 8:00 am, starting at Gray's Lake Park. Registration is online at RunSignup.

50 mi·1 mi·3.1 miDistances
8:00amStart
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About this race

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Quick answers

When is the Turkey Trails- Des Moines?

The next Turkey Trails- Des Moines is on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Where is the Turkey Trails- Des Moines?

The Turkey Trails- Des Moines starts in Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines, Iowa.

What distances does the Turkey Trails- Des Moines offer?

The Turkey Trails- Des Moines has 5 distances: 50 mi, 1 mi, 3.1 mi, 6.2 mi and Half.

How do I register for the Turkey Trails- Des Moines?

Registration for the Turkey Trails- Des Moines is online at RunSignup.

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