Grand Prairie Turkey Trot 5K

Join Us for the 5th Annual Grand Prairie Turkey 5K and Virtual Race!

Lace up your running shoes and take part in our exciting event, perfect for the whole family. Whether you prefer running or walking, or simply soaking up the lively atmosphere, you're sure to have a great time. Register doing the Early Price and save 🤑

For those who can't attend in person, join us virtually! Registration includes a special race  T-Shirt and a finisher's medal for all participants.

 Make sure to grab a slice of delicious sweet potato or pumpkin pie before leaving the finish line.

T-SHIRT: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

T-SHIRT cutoff November 13th. 

Youth 1K Fun Run/Walk (Ages 5–12)The Youth 1K is the perfect way for kids to join the Thanksgiving fun! Designed for young runners and walkers ages 5–12, this course is safe, easy to follow, and full of encouragement along the way.

Whether your child is racing for a personal best, jogging with a friend, or enjoying their first official race—this 1-mile event is all about movement, confidence, and fun.

Parents are welcome to run or walk alongside their child.

What Youth Participants Receive:
Race bib (untimed)
Finisher award (not a medal)
Snacks at the finish line
Access to the post-race festivities
Give your kids a healthy, active start to Thanksgiving morning!

VOLUNTEER WITH US

-Packet pickup: Arrive at race location no later than 6:15 am to help give out race packets and shirts.

-Aid station (Super High Priority): Provide water to participants as they pass by. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles and trash and placing it in the provided trash cans.

-Course Monitor ( Super High Priority): Help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction.

Feel free to bring pom pom, horns, music, instruments, signs etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!

PACKET PICKUP:

Pre-Packet Pickup:
Location: Epic Nutrition 

3154 State Hwy 161 Suite 630, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Date: November 24th 2026

Time: 3pm-6pm

Race Day Schedule: November 26th 
7:00 am - Packet Pickup & Registration
7:30 am – Warm Up
7:45 am – 1K Youth Fun Run
8:00 am – 5K Start
9:15 am – 5K AWARDS
9:30 am- Course Closes

You can pick up packets for up to 5 participants at a time!

AWARDS

Overall Male & Female

Age Group:

10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

 

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancelation Policy All Lace Up Running events proceed rain or shine or snow or cold.  For that reason, we have a strict no refund policy.

In the event of extreme weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to an half hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.

If conditions turns into lightening, ice or become unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director. 

We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans. 

A lot of hours, days and even months goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.

Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions. 

Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.

If you are unable to participate in the event, or the event is canceled, you can still receive your packet, shirt, and medal and you simply run the race on your own time on your own course. See our virtual race information for complete details

Who's you're favorite charity? We would love to consider your charity in the our future events.

IS THIS A TIMED EVENT?

Yes. 

CAN I PICK UP A PACKET FOR FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER?

Yes. You can pick up for 5 participants at a time.

ARE SPECTATORS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT?

Yes. Come and cheer everyone on.

IS THERE A FEE FOR ENTERING THE PARK?

Parking is free.

ARE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS?

Yes. For the safety of all, we ask that strollers and wheelchairs start at the back of the pack to avoid any collisions. Also, please adhere to the 1-hour course time limit.

IS THE RACE OPEN TO WALKERS?

Of Course. however, please be courteous of others and start at the back of the crowd to avoid any collisions. Also, please adhere to the 1-hour time limit. 

IS THE COURSE HILLY OR FLAT?

Flat. 

CAN I BE GUARANTEED MY SHIRT SIZE?

LRC does our very best to ensure you receive the shirt size you selected at registration. You are allowed to change shirt size when packet pickup closes on RACE DAY. Please be advised that shirts are ordered well in advance and the sizes provided are used as estimates to complete the pre-race bulk order. For the best chance of receiving your registered size, please pick up your packet as early as possible. We recommend NOT waiting until RACE DAY. Due to COVID-19, shirt exchanges will NOT be allowed RACE DAY (after packet pick-up closes)  Shirts WILL NOT be mailed under any circumstance.

WILL THERE BE A PLACE TO CHECK PERSONAL BELONGINGS?

YES. There will be a BAG Check table located near Packet Pickup.

 

 

 
 

Grand Prairie Turket Trot 5K: T-Shirt

Lil' Gobbler Trot 1K Fun Run: T-Shirt

Grand Prairie Turkey Trot Virtual: T-Shirt