Stuffed Turkey Endurance Race
Granger, United States • 21 Nov 2026
The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races - Granger, IA
The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races take place on November 21, 2026 at Jester Park Equestrian Center in Jester Park, Granger, Iowa. The event offers trail distances on a 100% single- and double-track course with small rolling hills and a stretch of flat terrain. The 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile races are designated UTMB index events.
Distances include:
- 10 Mile
- 50K
- 50 Mile
- 100 Miler
Aid stations are located at mile 5 and the mile 10 start/finish area. Aid stations are cupless; participants must bring their own cups, bottles, or hydration packs for refilling. Stations will be stocked with basic items such as pizza, soda, rice and beans, potatoes, Gatorade, and GU; runners are advised to carry any personal nutrition they require. The course records an elevation gain of 455 feet per loop, totaling 4,550 feet of ascent and descent over the 100-mile distance.
Packet pickup is scheduled the Thursday before the race at Fleet Feet Des Moines, 521 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, with additional pickup available before the race. Organizers include a shirt and a medal with entries, but note that shirts and swag are ordered in advance and may not be guaranteed for late entries. Registration closes November 19 at 11:59 PM CT.
Participants in the 100 Miler may pick up a pacer at the start of the sixth lap (mile 50); each pacer must complete one 10-mile loop. Dogs, bicycle pacers, and other non-human assists are not allowed except by case-by-case approval for competitors with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.