Irving Turkey Trot 2026

The Irving Turkey Trot begins and ends at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, transforming Thanksgiving morning into a local 5K or 8-mile run/walk. The race is USATF-certified and chip-timed, accommodating runners aiming for a personal best alongside walkers, families, and individuals maintaining a holiday fitness tradition. The course provides participants with a choice between a shorter race or an eight-mile effort before the day continues with food and family gatherings. Registration provides performance shirts and free HD race photos. The event also offers convenient parking and a post-race gathering. It supports the Irving Schools Foundation, aids the effort against childhood obesity, and includes a virtual option for remote participation.