Thanksgiving weekend in Southeastern Wisconsin is marked by tradition and togetherness. Across our towns, families lace up for morning runs, kids dash through fun runs, and volunteers rally support for local causes. These turkey trots aren't just races; they are community gatherings that carry us from autumn into the holiday season.

This guide highlights "Turkey Trot" events happening on Thanksgiving morning and throughout the weekend. Whether you're running for fitness, joining family, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, these races offer a chance to celebrate health, community, and holiday spirit.

Dodge County

■ Randolph: RCS Turkey Trot
📍 Location: Randolph Christian School, 457 Second St, Randolph
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 8:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 5K run/walk
About: Community fun run supporting Randolph Christian School. No hills. Family-friendly and costumes encouraged. Run begins and ends at Randolph Christian School.
💵 Registration: Required. Race-day (on-site) registration allowed 7:15–7:45 AM.

Jefferson County

■ Watertown: Run Turkey Run (5K) & Kids 1K
📍 Location: Riverside Park, 850 Labaree St., Watertown
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 5K Run/Walk; Kids 1K
About: Community fundraiser on a park/road loop. 100% of proceeds support local community organizations. Family-friendly with kids’ activities and awards.
💵 Registration: Required. Online registration ends Nov. 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM CST.
📦 Packet pickup: Grinwald Ford: Tue, Nov. 25 - 2:30 PM–5:30 PM; Wed, Nov. 26 — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM. Race-day packet pickup: Riverside Park Pavilion - 8:00 AM–8:45 AM.

Kenosha County

■ Kenosha: Mayor’s Turkey Day Run
📍 Location: Kenosha Public Museum / Lakefront area, 5500 1st Ave., Kenosha
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 2-mile; 10K; 50-yard Kid’s Race (Kid’s Race registration separate)
About: Lakefront run on city streets, bike paths, and parks. Mostly level; course splits at the one-mile mark for both the 2-mile and 10K routes. Water stops at miles 2 and 4 for 10K runners. Marshaling for the 10K course ends 80 minutes after the start. This is not a closed course; runners must be alert to traffic.
💵 Registration: Required. Online registration closes Nov. 23; in-person registration available Wed, Nov. 26 (no registrations on Nov. 24–25).
📦 Packet pickup: Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave.: Wed, Nov. 26: 2:00 PM–7:00 PM; Race-day pickup: Thu, Nov. 27: 7:30 AM–8:45 AM (closes 15 minutes prior to the start).
🏁 Race contact: kenosharunningclub@gmail.com

Milwaukee County

■ Milwaukee: Festival Foods Turkey Trot (American Family Field)
📍 Location: American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 8:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 5-mile (timed) run; 2-mile fun walk; 2-mile Dog Jog
About: Large signature Thanksgiving event with a stadium start. Family-friendly options include a dog jog. Finishers receive snacks and a personal pumpkin pie. The 5-mile run is chip-timed, and results are posted online late afternoon on Thanksgiving Day.
💵 Registration: Required. Online registration is available through Thanksgiving morning until 7:30 AM.
📦 Packet pickup: Wed, Nov. 26: 2:00 PM–6:00 PM (SKYY Lounge, American Family Field). Thu, Nov. 27: 6:30 AM–7:30 AM (Field Level Concourse). First 1,500 Wednesday pick-ups receive two Brewers tickets (while supplies last).
🏁 Race contact: Festival Foods Turkey Trot Core Team

■ Milwaukee: Milwaukee Turkey Trot (Veterans Park)
📍 Location: Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM (Kids Dash 8:45 AM)
🏃 Distances: 5K (chip-timed); 8K (chip-timed); Kids Dash
About: Chip-timed lakefront trot benefiting the Hunger Task Force. Donuts by Cranky Al’s at the finish. Strollers allowed for walkers & joggers (parent/guardian waiver required). No dogs.
💵 Registration: Required. Online registration closes Nov. 23.
📦 Packet pickup: Performance Running Outfitters, 2205 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield  Sun, Nov. 23: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Tue, Nov. 25: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; Wed, Nov. 26: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. Limited race-day packet pickup available.
🏁 Race contact: All Community Events, Inc.

■ Milwaukee: Lake Park Turkey Trot & Food Drive
📍 Location: Lake Park Pavilion, 3133 E. Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 — Race starts at 9:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 4-mile family run/walk (shortcut options ~1–2 miles available)
About: Scenic community run through Lake Park with a food-drive focus. Casual tradition with no timing chips — free to attend; donations encouraged to support the Hunger Task Force.
💵 Registration: Not required (donations encouraged).

Ozaukee County

■ Cedarburg: SFB Turkey Trot “Pace With Grace”
📍 Location: 1375 Covered Bridge Rd. (park at the church and walk north to the school start line), Cedarburg, WI 53012
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 10:00 AM
🏃 Distances: ~5K (chip-timed)
About: Bring the family, in-laws, and dogs. Good vibes, strollers, and house guests welcome.

■ Mequon -Thiensville: Junior Woman’s Club Turkey Trot
📍 Location: Village Park, Thiensville
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 5K; Kids Gobble Gallop (50-meter dash)
About: 21st Annual in-person, chip-timed 5K and Kids Gobble Gallop. No earphones on course; strollers welcome. Collecting non-perishable food for Family Sharing and new, unwrapped toys for Kids 2 Kids Christmas (bins at packet pickup).
💵 Registration: Required. Day-of registration available 7:30 AM; registration for guaranteed race time closes 8:30 AM.
📦 Packet pickup: Village Park: Wed, Nov. 26 -12:00 PM–4:00 PM; Thu, Nov. 27 - 7:30 AM–8:30 AM.

Racine County

■ Burlington: Burlington Turkey Trot 5K
📍 Location: Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, WI 53105
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 8:30 AM
🏃 Distances: 5K
About: Staged at Burlington High School with post-race light refreshments, awards for top three teams and age-group winners, and raffle winners announced after the race. Costume-friendly (mascot Miles McStuffin). Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations. Strollers and wagons allowed; dogs allowed on leash (not allowed inside the school). After-party: Bubba’s Brickyard, 217 N. Pine St.
💵 Registration: Required. Online registration is available up until the race start.
📦 Packet pickup: Mon & Tue, Nov. 24–25 - 3:00 PM–7:00 PM - 189 E. Chestnut St., Burlington; Wed, Nov. 26 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM - 189 E. Chestnut St., Burlington.
🏁 Race contact: Experience Burlington WI (Facebook page)

■ Racine: Racine Turkey Trot 5K
📍 Location: Festival Hall, 5 Fifth Street, Racine, WI 53402
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 5K
About: Community 5K along the lakefront with a downtown finish and post - race refreshments; family-friendly and charity-oriented. After the race, join us for a complimentary community Thanksgiving Meal for participants, families, and friends.
💵 Registration: Required. Same-day registration available.
📦 Packet pickup: Wed, Nov. 26, 2025: Pre-Race Packet Pick Up - 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at Festival Hall (5 Fifth Street, Racine, WI 53402). Thu, Nov. 27, 2025: Race-day packet pickup - 7:30 AM–8:45 AM.
Give Back: This event supports local charities. Please bring food donations to our partners at Racine County Bank.

Walworth County

■ Elkhorn: Four Lakes Athletic Club Turkey Trot
📍 Location: Four Lakes Athletic Club area, Elkhorn
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 8:00 AM CST
🏃 Distances: 5K; 1-mile Drumstick Dash; 50-yard Kid’s Race (separate registration for Kid’s Race)
About: Community fun run benefiting local food pantries. The 50-yard Kid’s Race returns this year and requires separate registration.
💵 Registration: Required. Race-day registration allowed.
🏁 Race contact: info@flaconline.com

Washington County

■ West Bend: West Bend Turkey Trot
📍 Location: Meet at The Hub - Social Good Brews, Downtown West Bend
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM
🏃 Distances: Approximately 3.1-mile loop
About: Run, walk, or trot an approximately 3.1-mile loop starting downtown next to The Hub. Prizes for “best dressed” (adult and child). No chip timing - this is a fun run. Suggested donation: $10 adults / $1 children. Proceeds benefit the Washington County Foster Closet. Foster Closet will accept gift cards, winter clothing, new in-package socks/underwear, pajamas, diapers, and wipes.
💵 Registration: Not required. Donations encouraged.

Waukesha County

■ Brookfield: Kelly Johnson Foundation Turkey Trot
📍 Location: Fox Brook Park, 2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045
🗓 Date: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM
🏃 Distances: 5K Run/Walk
About: 8th Annual Turkey Trot benefiting the Kelly Johnson Foundation. Stroller-friendly; no dogs allowed. Post-race awards and raffle at 10:15 AM. The 5K run is chip-timed by Timingiseverything.com; results posted at Fox Brook Park Lodge and online.
💵 Registration: Required. Race-day registration and shirt/bib pickup: 8:00–8:45 AM.
📦 Packet pickup: WAC Brookfield, 20075 Water Tower Blvd - Wed, Nov. 26, 2025 - 12:00 PM–4:00 PM.

■ Muskego: St. Leonard Turkey Trot
📍 Location: St. Leonard parish grounds, Muskego
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Race starts at 9:00 AM CST
🏃 Distances: 5K run; 3K walk
About: Wisconsin’s premier 5K returns for its 14th consecutive year. Tour historic Pioneer Drive and wide subdivision streets through Muskego. Family-friendly; costumes encouraged. Water, chocolate milk, homemade cookies, and fruit are provided at the finish. Dogs, strollers, and wagons are welcome in the walking portion only.
💵 Registration: Required. You may register up until race day; registration fees increase after Nov. 21.
📦 Packet pickup: Pre-registered drive-through: Sun, Nov. 23 - 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. Walk-in pickup: Wed, Nov. 26 - 5:30 PM–8:30 PM (All Saints Room in school).
🏁 Race contact: St. Leonard Turkey Trot (Facebook page)

■ New Berlin: New Berlin Turkey Trot
📍 Location: Trailside Cycle parking lot (next to Señor Lunas), New Berlin
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Gather at 8:45 AM (race starts shortly after)
🏃 Distances: 5K fun run/walk/bike (choose your distance; halfway turnaround marked ~1.5 miles)
About: 9th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot — relaxed community event open to everyone. Free to attend; bring friends, family, kids, and dogs. The trail is chalked with mile markers; participants may choose their turnaround. Optional donation for a local charity (beneficiary pending).
💵 Registration: Not required. No cost; optional donation.

■ Oconomowoc: Great Gobble Wobble
📍 Location: Oconomowoc High School, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
🗓 Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 - Kids Race Starts at 8:45 AM
🏃 Distances: 5K; 10K; Kids 1K
About: Chip-timed race managed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC. Mostly flat course is friendly to all fitness levels. Enjoy a Hot Chocolate Bar after the race; awards and announcements typically follow. No dogs allowed.
📦 Packet pickup: Silver Circle Sports, 1327 Wall Street, Oconomowoc - Wed, Nov. 26: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM. Race-day packet pickup at Oconomowoc High School Thu, Nov. 27: 7:30 AM.
🏁 Race contact: Silver Circle Sorts Events

Celebrating Wins Beyond the Race

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Disclaimer

All race information in this guide is deemed accurate at the time of publication. Event details may change, so we encourage you to reach out directly to organizers for the most up-to-date information. If you notice a discrepancy or if we missed your favorite Thanksgiving run, please let us know — we’re committed to keeping this guide as reliable and community-focused as possible.