Turkey Trails - Lincoln
Lincoln's Turkey Trails offers a festive Thanksgiving run with custom medals and designer shirts.
Race Date
Nov 29, 2026
Location
Lincoln, NE
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- 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 race in Lincoln, Nebraska, provides a Thanksgiving-themed running experience that welcomes participants of all ages. This event is known for its festive atmosphere, offering custom medals and designer long-sleeve shirts as coveted giveaways.
Runners can expect a chip-timed race with live results and awards, ensuring a professional and engaging competition. The course is designed to be fast and flat, with an elevation gain and loss of approximately 0 feet, making it an ideal setting for personal bests. Delicious treats await finishers, adding to the celebratory mood.
Beyond the half marathon, the event also includes 5k, 10k, and 1-mile options, along with a kids' dash, making it a true family affair. A virtual race option is also available for those who cannot attend in person but still wish to participate and receive the event's signature swag.
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 29, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
Holmes Lake Park, Lincoln, NE, 68506
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 43°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
25°
Afternoon (High)
43°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.0"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Turkey Trails - Lincoln?
The Turkey Trails - Lincoln is held on Sunday, November 29, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Turkey Trails - Lincoln take place?
It takes place in Lincoln, Nebraska.
What distances does the Turkey Trails - Lincoln 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 - Lincoln course flat and good for a PR?
The Turkey Trails - Lincoln is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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