TURKEY TROT FUN RUN/WALK! Bring the family (both humans & K-9s!) to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on November 21, 2026 & run or walk our First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run! The course will begin at the Western Pavilion and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trails. (The Western Pavilion is located next to the Belton Christian Youth Center & visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road.) This is also a youth-centered community event. We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day! We're even holding a T-shirt Design Contest ! The front of the race t-shirt will feature the winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students! Regi stration Fees 1 Sept - 4 Oct: Early Bird $35 5 Oct - 20 Nov: $40 Day of Race: $45 T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by 30 October 2026 . T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced. Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion. Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM. Race Day Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas. The race will begin at 9:00 AM. Medal Categories Medals will be given to the top 3 male & female in each category: • Adults 19-39 • Adults 40-59 • Adults 60+ • High School • Middle School • Elementary School We will also have a SPECIAL CATEGORY of Human/K-9 Team and will award the top 3 placements. * Competing K-9s MUST be leashed & walk/run the event. Use of a pet stroller or carrier will disqualify the team. For safety purposes, ALL canines attending the event MUST be leashed, or in a pet stroller or carrier. Raffles & Canned Food Drive Event We will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win! Our Canned Food Drive will benefit Heart & Hands Ministries for the holiday season. You will receive 1 FREE Raffle Ticket for every 2 canned goods donated. Proceeds All proceeds from this fun run will go to the Salado VFW Auxiliary/VFW Post 12235 to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community.
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When is Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run 2026 — Belton, TX?
Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run 2026 — Belton, TX takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Belton, Texas.
Where is Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run 2026 — Belton, TX held?
Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run 2026 — Belton, TX is held at 700 Veterans Way in Belton, Texas.
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