Des Moines, IA
The Des Moines Turkey Trot
- Date
- First start9:00 AM CST
- Location208 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Distances5K · 300m
- SurfaceRoad
Bib Scout Report
| Event | Distance | Start | Current fee | Next increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K + 5 Mile | 5K | 9:00 AM CST | $54 | $58 on |
| Family of 4 Turkey Trot Entry | 5K | 9:00 AM CST | $198 | — |
| Des Moines Turkey Trot - Tot Trot | 300m | 10:15 AM CST | $15 | $20 on |
Scouted from the official RunSignup listing. Fees shown exclude processing fees.Merit badges are detected from the organizer’s description. Dates, courses, and prices can change — confirm on the registration page.
About The Des Moines Turkey Trot
Named as one of the Top Turkey Trots In The Country by Runners World Magazine, the Des Moines Turkey Trot is Iowa's largest Thanksgiving Day Tradition. The run is like a highlight reel of Des Moines so get ready to experience downtown Des Moines, or show it off to your visiting family and friends, while burning off some holiday carbs. Athletes will start their Thanksgiving run with the Des Moines Courthouse as their backdrop in the heart of the Court Ave Entertainment District. From there, both 5K and 5-mile runners will make their way across the Des Moines River and through the center of the Historic East Village. A slight uphill will run athletes around the whole of the State Capitol Complex which offers the most famous view of downtown Des Moines. From there, it's downhill for home! 5 Mile Athletes will finish their holiday tour with a scenic jaunt to the Botanical Center before…
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