410 5th St, Ames IA
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🏃♂️ Ames Turkey Trot
Date: 2025-11-27
Location: 410 5th St, Ames, IA
🎉 Race Overview
- Event Type: Fun 5K running event on Thanksgiving Day.
- Course: Weaves through beautiful downtown Ames and highlights the best parts of Cyclone city.
- Family-Friendly: Open to all ages, speeds, and abilities!
- Festivities: Fun vibes and refreshments at the finish line before heading home for Thanksgiving.
👦👧 Turkey Tot Trot
- Kiddos Welcome: New Turkey Tot Trot for younger participants.
- Course: Takes kids through the scenic downtown area of Main & 5th.
- Participant Gifts: Unique Ames Turkey Trot coloring book and race medal for all entrants.
📅 Packet Pickup
- Location: Fitness Sports - Ames.
- Dates: Wednesday 11/26 from 11:00am - 5:00pm, and Thursday morning from 7:30am-8:45am.
- Encouragement: Participants are encouraged to pick up packets on Wednesday to reduce wait times.
- Special Offers: Enjoy special offers, deals, and coupons from race sponsors at packet pickup.
👕 T-Shirt Guarantee
- Registration Deadline: 5K participants must sign up by 11/14/25 to guarantee a shirt.
- Limited Availability: Shirts may not be available for those who register after the deadline.
- Action Needed: Don’t wait to get registered and secure your items!
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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