Scottsdale Turkey Trot 2026 and wellness festival

A Thanksgiving 5K for your whole flock.

Run, walk, then stay for the wellness festival.
November 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM MSTEmbassy Suites Scottsdale
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Walkers and strollers welcome.

Back for our second helping.

Your people.
Your new tradition.

Bring your friends, your family, or just yourself. Scottsdale’s Thanksgiving 5K and wellness festival is back for a morning of movement, connection, and celebration.

A participant carrying a child on their back during the Scottsdale Turkey Trot

A little run.
A whole lot of good.

Your Thanksgiving plans,
before the Thanksgiving plans.

Runners, walkers, and a stroller on the Scottsdale Turkey Trot course

Run or walk.

Find your pace on a scenic Scottsdale 5K. First-timers, families, and personal-best chasers all share the start line.

Participants stretching together on the festival lawn beneath palm trees

Recover.

Take a breath. Enjoy the recovery area, sauna, and cold plunge at the finish-line wellness festival.

A group celebrating in front of the orange Scottsdale Turkey Trot backdrop

Celebrate.

Stay for the DJ, food, local vendors, and arts and crafts. The best part of the morning might come after your 5K.

Take a look at the course

Make it your morning.

There’s a spot
for your flock.

Choose your 5K entry on Race Roster. Every category is chip timed, whatever your pace.

General 5K

Your Thanksgiving run, jog, or walk. Stay for the wellness festival after you finish.

VIP 5K

Upfront parking, separate check-in, exclusive recovery area, pre-run breakfast bites, coffee, and a gift bag.

Kids 5K 12 & under

A morning out for the little legs in your family. Same 5K, their own entry category.

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Current prices and checkout details on Race Roster.

A few good
questions.

Less wondering.
More looking forward to it.

All the details
What is the Scottsdale Turkey Trot?

The Scottsdale Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning 5K run and walk followed by a wellness festival in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 2026 event takes place on November 26, 2026 at Embassy Suites Scottsdale, hosted by Scottsdale Run Club, Phoenix Run Club, Black AZ Run, and Revival Wellness.

Can I walk or bring a stroller?

Absolutely. Walkers, joggers, runners, and stroller-pushers are all welcome. Dogs stay home.

When and where does it start?

The 5K starts at 8:30 AM MST on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2026, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort. The address is 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Allow time to park and get to the start line.

Where can I park?

Complimentary parking at Embassy Suites is limited and first come, first served. VIP entries include upfront parking. See parking details before you head out.

What comes with my entry?

All three 5K categories are chip timed. VIP adds upfront parking, separate check-in, an exclusive recovery area, breakfast bites, coffee, and a gift bag. Compare race-day options and check your selected ticket’s details on Race Roster.

Is there packet pickup before race day?

Yes. Pickup details will be announced. Check the race information page for updates before race day.

Thanksgiving starts here.

See you at
the starting line.

November 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM MST
Embassy Suites Scottsdale

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