The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

GOBBLE GOBBLE: RUN OFF THE CALORIES BEFORE THE FEAST

1MILE/ 5K/10K

THANKSGIVING MORNING @ LCPS FIELD OF DREAMS

A Las Cruces tradition family fun event!

The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is Volunteer produced by runners for runners!!!
Runners enjoy Tech Shirt, Race swag, and plus Age Group Awards separate from Top 3.

This is a Closed Course Race!!!

 

New to 2025:

·  Slice of Pumpkin Pie at end of race

·  Packet Pick Up Expo November 26th  (vendors and sponsors Booths available!)  @ WIA building on 340 Reymond 3pm-8pm

·  Race day registration til 8:00am 

 

As Always:

• Free to runners age 14 and under. 

• Race photos posted results page (tagged by bib #)

• Finisher Video posted to results page 

• Prizes for best costume and largest team. 

• Free snacks, drinks and Slice of Pumpkin Pie with bib coupon.

• Event includes donation drive for El Caldito (bring donations to race Thanksgiving morning). 

• $5 per person discount for groups of four or more runners who register at the same time. 

• Free Youth runners cannot register with a group to obtain group discount.

Are you ready for it? 
Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone, Our Turkey Trot offers 3 events: 1mile, 5k and 10k. Portions of proceeds from the registration will be put towards the LCRC Summer Youth Program, a series of 1mile fun runs free to kids 14 and under and also benefits scholarships for all high school cross country teams in Dona Ana County.

All races begin and end inside the LCPS Field of Dreams Track. Our 5k is run along Motel Blvd and Bruins Rd offering wide streets to accommodate all, while our 10k veers off onto the City of Las Cruces Mesilla Drain and Outfall Channel trails before linking back up with the 5k runners .  With only about 11ft of elevation gain, the race provides a uniquely flat course on paved surfaces, creating the perfect conditions for you to run your fastest time.

 

Location of Events
All events(races) start from end of the 3rd exchange zone on the Field of Dreams Track.
 
Start and Finish Times
1mile: 8:30 a.m. (chip timing)
10k: 9:00 a.m. (chip timing)

5k: 9:20am (chip timing)
*Racecourse will close at 11am for all events
 
Give Aways
Free Participants will receive a themed Bib, Slice of Pumpkin Pie after finishing race
Paid participants will receive a themed Bib, t-shirt/ or beanie (not guaranteed after 11/12/2025), Slice of Pumpkin Pie
 
Awards
5k/10k
      Overall Top 3 Female/Male: 1st-3rd
      Top 3 Age group Male/Female (top runners removed)
1mile
     1-14 Age Group Overall 1st-3rd
     15+ Age Group Overall 1st-3rd
*Awards will be based on chip timing.
 

Event Parking 

Enter and exit westside parking lot of Field of Dreams from Tashiro Dr

Volunteer 

We can always use more people to help make this event amazing!   Click here

 

FAQS: Registration Management

1. How do I register for a race?
To register for a race, create a RunSignup account and follow the tutorial.

2. How do I manage my registration? 
You can view or edit your registration by navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration.

3.I lost my confirmation email. Can I have another one sent?
Absolutely! You can resend the confirmation email by navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Resend Confirmation. If you did not receive it, make sure to check the spam folder in your email client. 

4.Can I transfer to a different event (5mile, 5K, or 1mile)?
Event to event transfer is authorized. You are only credited the amount paid for your current event. For example, if Lauren paid $45 for the 5K event and transfers to the 5mile event which cost $75, Lauren will be required to pay the difference of $30 and pay the transfer fee of $1.95. If you are transferring to a cheaper event, you will not pay any additional standard fees for the Event Transfer. However, the difference in pricing will not be refunded. Submit any online transfer requests no later than 2 day before Super5Sunday Race day.  You may request to transfer during packet pick-up or on race day in person

5. How do I transfer from one authorized event to another? 
You can transfer to another event by navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Transfer to Another Race.

6.  Can I defer my registration to next year?
No. not currently available. 

 

FAQs: General

1. Can I register/pick-up my bib on race day?
YES, From 7am til 8am. However due to the ever increasing participation numbers, morning of has become unreasonable. Please make every effort to arrangement with friends or family to pick your bib up on any of the pickup day before race day!

2. What do I need to bring for packet pick-up?
Bring a photo ID and have your confirmation email available.

3. What if I can't pick-up my bib prior to race day?
If you are unable to pick-up your packet at the scheduled date, please assign a representative to pick it up on your behalf. The representative must bring a copy of your photo ID and registration confirmation. 

4. What are the age requirements for each event?  
All our race are available to all ages. 14 and under are free

5. Can I run any of the events if I did not register?
No. Only registered participants will be permitted on the course. For 1mile, parents/guardians are permitted to run along with their child(ren) as long as the child is registered

6. At what time should I arrive to the event?
We recommend you arrive at least 1.5 hours before the scheduled start time of your event. This will give you enough time to park, pick up a bib if needed. You may also want to use the restroom and warm up prior to race start. We will have one of our awesome instructors lead the warmup in the morning!

7. Is on-site parking available?
Yes. Participants are to arrive via from Valley Road to Tashiro Dr then Enter West Parking lot.

8. Is there's a place to drop-off my belongings?
Not at this Event. Please leave your belongings in your vehicle. The parking lot is walking distance from the start line. Do not leave any items unattended! 

9. When/where are the results posted? 
Results will be LIVE here. You can also find your results by navigating to Profile > My Registered Races > Results.

10. Is there a finisher's medal or other Awards?     

• No Finisher medal.

• Top 3 females/males will receive a memorabilia gift

• Top 3 age group winners will receive a memorabilia gift (top finishers are removed from Age Group Awards)

 

FAQs: Race Course

1. Where do the events start/finish?
    All race will start and finish From the end of exchange #3 on the Northwest side of track. 

2. Are any of the events walker-friendly? 
    All events are walker-friendly events. If you are walking, we ask you to please start in the back. Remember that you must finish by the course time limits. All time limits are based on gun time.

3. What are the course time limits?

• 1mile -30 mins

• 5k and 10k – 2 hours

4. Who/what is not permitted on the race course?
    The following is prohibited but not limited to:

• Non-registered personnel

• Spectators  

• Bicycles (except approved lead / follow bike) 

• Roller blades/skates

• Scooters

• Nor any other wheeled vehicle, except for Wheel chair participants, Emergency Medical Service, Fire Department, Security Forces, and other authorized personnel.

• Dogs per insurance requirements

5. How will I know where to go on the course?
See course maps... Plus the course will include arrows, event signs, and mile markers. Also, our volunteers will be posted along the course. We got you! 

6. Are there any aid/hydration stations along the course? 
Yes! Aid/hydration stations will be placed along the course. All aid/hydration stations will include water, of course! Some will include Gatorade.

7.  Will photographers be on the course or video of finish?
Yes. Ensure to wear your bib on the front. Smile and pretend like nothing is hurting!  We will send you an email once the photos and video are ready :)

 

FAQs: Financial Management

1.  I would like to see my registration receipt. Can I have a receipt sent?
You can view your transaction by navigating to Profile > My Transactions (link at the bottom of your profile under the Financial Links section).

2.  How do I request a refund?
Due to the upfront costs, all entry and sale fees are non-refundable. We understand plans change and circumstances beyond our control occur. Yet, we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy instead of being subjective on who should receive a refund. Refunds will not be issued for event cancellation. 

*We high suggest you purchase during registration the race insurance ( RegShield), then file a claim if need be with said insurance provider.

**This page will be updated as needed to ensure we are addressing the most frequently asked questions. See you on race day! 

 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RUNNERS

 We will be using a RFID chip timing system with camera backup (ask us how to purchase a photo of your finish) to capture your race time. All participants will be assigned a bib number with RFID chip attached to the back. For us to properly time your race, our staff and video camera needs to be able to read your bib number as you cross the finish line.  Race bibs must be worn on the outside of your clothing on the front of your jersey/shirt (as shown in the picture to the left).  Please do not, crimple or fold the bib as this will damage the RFID chip. If you do not wear the bib as requested, your chip may not be read properly, and no time will be recorded in the results.

You may keep both your bib and chip following the race.  It does not need to be returned.

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW? Timing systems have a very difficult job.  They must read hundreds, or perhaps thousands of timing chips as they cross a start, split, or finish line.  This can be especially challenging in wet or harsh conditions.  All our systems operate at an ultra-high frequency and therefore are less susceptible to interference, but not impossible.  Each of our chips contains a tiny microprocessor and transmitter, as well as two antennas.  The antennas send the chip number to the receiving antennas connected to the timing system.  The chips have no internal battery.  So how do they transmit a signal?  When the chip comes in range of an antenna, it receives a wakeup signal from the timing system.  That signal is strong enough that the chip can harness the energy within the signal to power itself on for less than a tenth of a second.  During that short time, the chip transmits its number to the antenna.  In fact, the chip may do this several times.  Proper placement of the chip is extremely important.  For running events, the chip is placed horizontally on the back of the bib.  For best results, the bib should be pinned on the chest with safety pins using the top two holes of the bib

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