2026 Wild Turkey Chase

The Wild Turkey Chase is a Thanksgiving running series held in Pickrell, Nebraska. All in-person races begin and end at the Pickrell Tavern. Participants can select a half marathon, the 10K Yelp, the 5K Waddle, or the 1 Mile Bobble. Virtual race options are available for those preferring to run independently. The half marathon has a field limit of 100 participants, making it the smallest. The shorter races offer accessible options for families, walkers, and novice runners to engage in the event. The race listing provides straightforward course details, reflecting a local atmosphere. The event starts outside the tavern in a small-town setting, includes chip timing for all distances including the 1-mile race, and concludes with a holiday-themed finisher package. Each participant receives commemorative merchandise, a finisher medal, an event sticker, a drink voucher, and a cinnamon roll from Randy's Donuts. The race titles embrace the Thanksgiving theme without imposing excessive seriousness, and the variety of distances allows participants to approach the event as either a challenging half marathon or a leisurely pre-dinner activity.