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
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The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 2026 — Las Cruces, NM
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Las Cruces, NM.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
