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Turkey Trot 5K - Fort Wayne

Name: Turkey Trot 5K - Fort Wayne
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, United States • 21 Nov 2026

32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K

The 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event is hosted at the Homestead High School Environmental Center and offers participants a course featuring diverse terrain. Runners and walkers navigate a mixture of gravel paths, paved roads, grass, and trails.

The following events are available:

5k Run/Walk
15,000 Centimeter Turkey Toddlers (for children ages 10 and under)

The Turkey Toddlers race is conducted on trails and is free of charge. For the main 5k, participants can access tiered registration pricing based on how early they register, with specific windows for winter and spring/summer rates. Active club members may receive a discount automatically during the online process. There is no registration available on the day of the race.

Participants can pick up their packets the evening before the event at Fleet Feet South or on the morning of the race at the Homestead Environmental Center. The first 350 registered participants receive a specialty buff. Please note that the event has a strict policy prohibiting both strollers and pets. All registrations are final as there are no refunds provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Indiana Fort Wayne

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Run/walk

15,000 Centimeter Turkey Toddlers

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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