Turkey Trails- Des Moines
The Turkey Trails Half Marathon offers a Thanksgiving-themed run with custom swag and a festive finish.
Race Date
Nov 22, 2026
Location
Des Moines, IA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Turkey Trails Half Marathon in Des Moines provides a festive Thanksgiving-themed running experience. Runners can expect a well-organized event with custom bibs, designer long-sleeve shirts, and unique finisher medals, with youth-based pricing available for younger participants.
The course is designed for speed, featuring a flat profile with minimal elevation change, making it a potential PR course. The race is chip-timed with live results and awards, ensuring a professional and competitive atmosphere for all participants.
Post-race, runners can enjoy delicious treats and a celebratory atmosphere. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows participants to receive the event's signature swag while running on their own schedule.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 47°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
31°
Afternoon (High)
47°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Turkey Trails- Des Moines?
The Turkey Trails- Des Moines is held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Turkey Trails- Des Moines take place?
It takes place in Des Moines, Iowa.
What distances does the Turkey Trails- Des Moines offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.
Is the Turkey Trails- Des Moines course flat and good for a PR?
The Turkey Trails- Des Moines is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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