2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Janesville

The Festival Foods Turkey Trot Janesville is a Thanksgiving morning run and walk in downtown Janesville, Wisconsin. The start and finish are on Festival Street. It begins at 8:00 AM CST with two course options: a 2-mile or a 5-mile route. This event suits families, walkers, casual runners, and those seeking a longer holiday effort before their meal. The event has a local feel. Walkers and strollers begin toward the back of their groups. Dogs are permitted only in the 2-mile event, starting after other participants. The 5-mile route remains open to traffic, requiring runners to follow directional signs and signals. Bib and shirt pickup occurs at the Janesville Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium. The finish line offers Thanksgiving snacks and individual pumpkin pies. Festival Foods, the sponsor, is a Wisconsin supermarket chain established in 1946, supporting local charitable programs.