The Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K starts at 9:00 AM on November 26, 2026, in Aberdeen, South Dakota at 315 S Main Street. The race covers 5K and costs $25.00 to enter.
From the Race Organizer
Shoe Science Turkey Trot – Thanksgiving Morning Fun Run 📍 Start/Finish: Shoe Science, 315 S Main Street, Aberdeen, SD 📅 Date: Thanksgiving Morning – Thursday, November 26th, 2026 🕘 Start Time: 9:00 AM Packet Pick Up & Check In Wednesday, November 25th: 10:00am – 7:00pm @ Shoe Science Morning of Race: 8:00am – 8:45am @ Shoe Science INFORMATION Join us for the second annual Shoe Science Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! Before the turkey, the pie, and the football games, come out and move your feet with friends, family, and fellow community members. Register before November 12th to be guaranteed a long sleeve shirt! This event is all about fun, fitness, and community—it is not a race. There will be no timing or official results and no competitive pressure—just a casual morning trot to celebrate the holiday! We’ll have a 5K (3.1 mile) course that starts and finishes right at Shoe Science on Main Street. Runners, walkers, strollers, and families are all welcome. Feel free to dress festive—turkeys, pilgrims, and Thanksgiving-themed costumes encouraged! Donations This Turkey Trot is about more than getting our feet moving—it’s about giving back to our community. This year, 100% of registration proceeds from the Shoe Science Turkey Trot will go toward purchasing Angel Tree gifts for children and families in our local area. Our goal is to turn every registration into an opportunity to help make Christmas a little brighter for someone in our community. Want to help us go even further? Donations are welcome! Every additional dollar donated will go directly toward purchasing more gifts for local Angel Tree children. Whether you run, walk, cheer from the sidelines, or simply make a donation, you’re helping us spread a little holiday kindness right here at home. 🦃 Trot with us. Give back. Make a difference. Thank you for helping Shoe Science make this Thanksgiving about more than just the turkey! ❤️ Important Notes This is a participate at your own risk event. Roads will be open to traffic. We will have limited volunteers at some key intersections, but not every crossing will be staffed. Please use caution and be aware of vehicles. With the event taking place on Thanksgiving morning, traffic is expected to be light, but safety is each participant’s responsibility. After the Trot Stick around at Shoe Science for light refreshments, community cheer, and a chance to kick off your Thanksgiving Day on the right foot!
Course & Travel Notes
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) is located 3.3 miles from the Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K venue in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The race takes place at an elevation of 1312 feet with a 9:00 AM start time, which occurs after the 7:47 AM sunrise on November 26, 2026. Typical weather normals for November in this location include an average high of 40°F and an average low of 20°F.
⛰️ 1,312 ft elevation☀️ Typically 40°F / 20°F✈️ Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) — 3.3 mi
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When is Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K 2026 — Aberdeen, SD?
Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K 2026 — Aberdeen, SD takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Where is Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K 2026 — Aberdeen, SD held?
Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K 2026 — Aberdeen, SD is held at 315 S Main Street in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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