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Turkey Leg 5K Run 2026

Turkey Leg 5K Run 2026

November 26, 2026

Race Location:

Kandiyohi County YMCA

Description:

Join us for a fun start to your Thanksgiving, at the Turkey Leg 5K! This race is a 3.1 mile asphalt roadside race around Willmar streets. Water is available at the 1/2 way mark. Walkers are welcome! Largest Family Group wins a medal. And get your Thanksgiving costumes on, as the best dressed will receive an award.

Please note the course is only open for 1.5 hours as we keep a tight schedule with it being Thanksgiving Day.

Registration:

Individual: $25 (price increases after October 10, 2026)

Click Here to Register Online

Race Entry Includes:

Race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by November 14th)

Snack and beverage at the end of the race

Race Day Schedule:

7:00am – Same Day Registration opens and Packet Pick Up

8:00am – Race Starts

9:30am – All racers need to have finished

9:45am – Awards (estimated time)

Runner’s Shirts:

Shirt sizes are ONLY guaranteed for registrations prior to midnight on November 14th.

Race day t-shirts are distributed on a “first come, first served” basis.

Divisions:

Men: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 – 84 and 85+

Women: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 -74, 75-79, 80 – 84 and 85+

Results can be found at this link as soon as you cross the finish: www.pickleevents.com

Awards:

Medals for the top female and top male

Medals for places 1-3 in each division

Largest Family Group

Best Dressed (Thanksgiving Costumes)

Free Race / Swag

Refer five runners and receive a $25.00 refund.

Refer twelve runners and receive a $25.00 refund and a hooded sweatshirt.

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