Stuffed Turkey Endurance Race

The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races

The event takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Jester Park Equestrian Center in Jester Park, Granger, Iowa. This is the eighth running of the race at this location. The 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile distances are UTMB index races.

Available distances:

• 10 Mile
• 50K
• 50 Mile
• 100 Miler

The course is 100 percent trail with small rolling hills and stretches of flat terrain. Runners in the 100 miler complete multiple loops with about 455 feet of elevation gain per loop, totaling about 4,550 feet of ascent and descent over 100 miles. Aid stations are located at mile 5 and at the mile 10 start/finish area. The event is cupless; runners must bring their own cups, bottles, or hydration packs for filling at aid stations. Aid stations will offer basic items such as pizza, pop, rice and beans, potatoes, Gatorade, and GU.

Shirts and medals are included. Shirt and swag orders are placed on November 1; sizes and items are not guaranteed for registrations after that date. Registration closes November 19 at 11:59 PM CT. Packet pickup is available the Thursday before the race at Fleet Feet Des Moines, 521 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA.

For the 100 miler, pacers may join at the start of the sixth lap (mile 50). Multiple pacers are permitted but each must complete one 10-mile loop. Dogs, bicycle pacers, and other non-human assists are not allowed except by prior approval for physical or mental handicaps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.