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The Des Moines Turkey Trot
The Des Moines Turkey Trot is a 5 Mile, 5K and Tot Trot event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 15,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~15,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- 5 Mile, 5K, Tot Trot
- Field size
- About 15,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- desmoinesturkeytrot.com
About the The Des Moines Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving-morning 5K and 5-mile race that starts at the Polk County Courthouse in the Court Avenue district and runs across the Des Moines River through the Historic East Village.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Iowa's largest Thanksgiving Day tradition; named a 'Top Turkey Trot in the Country' and 'Top Trot' in Iowa by Runner's World five years running
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The Des Moines Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the The Des Moines Turkey Trot?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Des Moines Turkey Trot held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the The Des Moines Turkey Trot offer?
- 5 Mile, 5K and Tot Trot.
- How many people run the The Des Moines Turkey Trot?
- About 15,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Des Moines Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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