TURKEY TROT
Kick Off Your Thanksgiving Day with a Fun-Filled Turkey Trot 5K!
Looking for a way to jumpstart your Thanksgiving morning with some energy and fun? Join us at Bethel Church for our first ever Run/Bike/Walk Turkey Trot 5K—an event for the whole family! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just want to take a bike ride with loved ones, this event has something for everyone. Plus, it’s a great way to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories while making a meaningful impact!
Support a Great Cause!
In the spirit of giving, we’ll be accepting freewill donations at the start and finish of the race. All proceeds will go toward funding the Youth Mission Trip happening in July 2025. Your participation helps our youth make a lasting impact through mission work, both locally and internationally.
Looking for a way to jumpstart your Thanksgiving morning with some energy and fun? Join us at Bethel Church for our first ever Run/Bike/Walk Turkey Trot 5K—an event for the whole family! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just want to take a bike ride with loved ones, this event has something for everyone. Plus, it’s a great way to burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories while making a meaningful impact!
Support a Great Cause!
In the spirit of giving, we’ll be accepting freewill donations at the start and finish of the race. All proceeds will go toward funding the Youth Mission Trip happening in July 2025. Your participation helps our youth make a lasting impact through mission work, both locally and internationally.
AGES 6 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
Invite Your Friends & Family!
This event is designed to bring the community together—invite your friends, family, and neighbors for a morning of fun, fitness, and fellowship. Whether you’re running, biking, or walking, you’ll be surrounded by friendly faces and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Event Details:
What’s Included:
This event is designed to bring the community together—invite your friends, family, and neighbors for a morning of fun, fitness, and fellowship. Whether you’re running, biking, or walking, you’ll be surrounded by friendly faces and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Event Details:
- Date: Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024)
- Time: 8:00 AM – Race starts
- Location: Bethel Church, 1611 Hemlock Avenue
What’s Included:
- All registered participants will receive a Turkey Trot Medal to commemorate their achievement!
- There will be refreshments at the finish line to refuel, including coffee, hot cocoa, and more.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! GET ACTIVE, HAVE FUN, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS THANKSGIVING MORNING.
COST
October 1 -31st: $35 early registration
November 1st - 28th: $50 regular registration
Kids under 6: FREE!
November 1st - 28th: $50 regular registration
Kids under 6: FREE!
LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE
Race Day
7 a.m. Check-in and Same-Day Registration Opens
7:45 a.m. Check-in and Same-Day Registration Closes
8 a.m. Bike Start
8:05 a.m. Run Start
8:10 a.m. Walk Start
Course time limit:
5K – 1 hour 20 minutes
9 a.m. Coffee, Hot Chocolate and more!
7 a.m. Check-in and Same-Day Registration Opens
7:45 a.m. Check-in and Same-Day Registration Closes
8 a.m. Bike Start
8:05 a.m. Run Start
8:10 a.m. Walk Start
Course time limit:
5K – 1 hour 20 minutes
9 a.m. Coffee, Hot Chocolate and more!
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Start/finish line:
Bethel Church
1611 Hemlock Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
Parking:
On-site parking at Bethel Church
Parking Map
Bethel Church
1611 Hemlock Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
Parking:
On-site parking at Bethel Church
Parking Map
COURSE MAP
VOLUNTEER
Join in the excitement as a volunteer. Volunteers will help at water stations, participant check-in, course marshaling, and many other places.
We will let you know when you can sign-up to volunteer!
We will let you know when you can sign-up to volunteer!
RACE PERSONNEL
There will be volunteers in reflective vests along the route, as well as volunteers running, walking, and more.
Security and on-call medical personnel will be onsite.
Security and on-call medical personnel will be onsite.
FAQS
All WATER STATIONS include water.
There will be no GEAR CHECK on the event site.
Participant gear must be picked up at event day. After event day gear may not be available for post-race requests.
Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
Bikers, runners and walkers can participate in this race. See the schedule above for the time limit.
If at any time you require assistance throughout the run please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
No Dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, must start in the back of the starting corral.
The run will start rain, or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather-dependent. If there is dangerous weather conditions such as snow storms, hail, flooding, etc. the event will be canceled.
There will be no GEAR CHECK on the event site.
Participant gear must be picked up at event day. After event day gear may not be available for post-race requests.
Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
Bikers, runners and walkers can participate in this race. See the schedule above for the time limit.
If at any time you require assistance throughout the run please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
No Dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, must start in the back of the starting corral.
The run will start rain, or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather-dependent. If there is dangerous weather conditions such as snow storms, hail, flooding, etc. the event will be canceled.