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. Race Entry Includes: Race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by November 19th) 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)
Course & Travel Notes
☀️ Typically 40°F / 24°F · 19% chance of rain
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Willmar, MN.
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Turkey Leg 5K Run 2026 — Willmar, MN takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Willmar, Minnesota.
Where is Turkey Leg 5K Run 2026 — Willmar, MN held?
Turkey Leg 5K Run 2026 — Willmar, MN is held at Kandi YMCA in Willmar, Minnesota.
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