Turkey Trot 5K - Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, United States • 22 Nov 2025

Event details

The 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event includes a short youth race that is open to children age 10 and under and is listed as free.

  • 5k Run/Walk
  • 15,000-centimeter Turkey Toddlers

Location and registration

The race is based at the Homestead High School Environmental Center in Fort Wayne. The 5K is a trail race that uses gravel paths, roads, grass, and trails.

Packet pickup is available the day before at Fleet Feet South and on the morning of the race at the Homestead Environmental Center. Registration pricing posted for the event is: $17 through October 31, $20 from November 1 through November 20, and $23 for day-prior and race-day registration. Registration deadlines are listed as November 20, 2025 for the 5K and November 21, 2025 for the Turkey Toddlers event. The first 350 registered runners receive a 2025 Turkey Trot buff. A member discount is applied automatically for active club members. There are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15,000 Centimeter Turkey Toddlers
5 km
5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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