The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is a running race held on November 26, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Participants can choose between a 1-mile run, 5K, or 10K distance. The event starts at 8:30 AM at Field of Dream. Entry fees range from $25 to $45 depending on distance and registration timing. This Thanksgiving morning race offers a traditional holiday running option for athletes of all levels traveling to the Las Cruces area during the holiday season.
From the Race Organizer
GOBBLE GOBBLE: RUN OFF THE CALORIES BEFORE THE FEAST 1MILE/ 5K/10K THANKSGIVING MORNING @ LCPS FIELD OF DREAMS A Las Cruces tradition, family fun event! The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is volunteer-produced by runners for runners!!! Runners enjoy Tech Shirt, Race swag, and Age Group Awards separate from Top 3. This is a Closed Course Race!!! New to 2026: TBA As Always: Free to runners age 14 and under. Race photos posted results page (tagged by bib #) Finisher Video posted to results page Prizes for best costume and largest team. Free snacks, drinks, and a slice of Pumpkin Pie with a bib coupon. The event includes a donation drive for El Caldito (bring donations to the race Thanksgiving morning). $5 per person discount for groups of four or more runners who register at the same time. Free Youth runners cannot register with a group to obtain a group discount. Packet Pick Up Expo November 26th (vendors and sponsors Booths available!) @ WIA building on 340 Reymond 3pm-8pm Race day registration til 8:00am Are you ready for it? Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone. Our Turkey Trot offers 3 events: 1mile, 5k, and 10k. Portions of proceeds from the registration will be put towards the LCRC Summer Youth Program, a series of 1-mile fun runs free to kids 14 and under, and also benefits scholarships for all high school cross country teams in Dona Ana County. All races begin and end inside the LCPS Field of Dreams Track. Our 5k is run along Motel Blvd and Bruins Rd, offering wide streets to accommodate all, while our 10k veers off onto the City of Las Cruces Mesilla Drain and Outfall Channel trails before linking back up with the 5k runners. With only about 11ft of elevation gain, the race provides a uniquely flat course on paved surfaces, creating the perfect conditions for you to run your fastest time. Location of Events All events(races) start from end of the 3rd exchange zone on the Field of Dreams Track. Start and Finish Times 1mile: 8:30 a.m. (chip timing) 10k: 9:00 a.m. (chip timing) 5k: 9:20am (chip timing) *Racecourse will close at 11am for all events Give Aways Free Participants will receive a themed Bib, Slice of Pumpkin Pie after finishing race Paid participants will receive a themed Bib, t-shirt/ or beanie (not guaranteed after 11/12/2025), Slice of Pumpkin Pie Awards 5k/10k Overall Top 3 Female/Male: 1st-3rd Top 3 Age group Male/Female (top runners removed) 1mile 1-14 Age Group Overall 1st-3rd 15+ Age Group Overall 1st-3rd *Awards will be based on chip timing. Event Parking Enter and exit the westside parking lot of Field of Dreams from Tashiro Dr Volunteer We can always use more people to help make this event amazing! Click here
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When is The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2026 — Las Cruces, NM?
The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2026 — Las Cruces, NM takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Where is The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2026 — Las Cruces, NM held?
The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2026 — Las Cruces, NM is held at Field of Dream in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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