Turkey Trails- Wichita
The Turkey Trails Half Marathon in Wichita offers a Thanksgiving-themed road race with custom swag and a festive finish.
Race Date
Nov 22, 2026
Location
Wichita, KS
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, 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 Wichita provides a Thanksgiving-themed running experience, perfect for families and runners of all ages. This annual event features a variety of distances, including a 5k, 10k, and the half marathon, ensuring there's an option for everyone.
Runners can expect a well-organized race with chip timing, live results, and custom finisher medals. The course is primarily on paved roads, offering a relatively flat profile conducive to good times. The event is known for its great swag, including designer long-sleeve shirts and custom medals for all distances, with special youth pricing and a free kids' dash available.
The finish line is a celebration, complete with delicious treats and a festive atmosphere. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows participants to join the fun from anywhere. The event emphasizes community and family participation, making it a popular choice for holiday racing.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k/Half Marathon! 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
South Botanica Parking Lot, Wichita, KS, 67203
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 53°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
53°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Turkey Trails- Wichita?
The Turkey Trails- Wichita is held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Turkey Trails- Wichita take place?
It takes place in Wichita, Kansas.
What distances does the Turkey Trails- Wichita offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.
Is the Turkey Trails- Wichita course flat and good for a PR?
The Turkey Trails- Wichita is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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