Course
Starts at the courthouse in the Court District, crosses the Des Moines River into the Historic East Village and circles the State Capitol complex before returning downhill. The 5-mile option extends to the Botanical Center, crossing the Women of Achievement Bridge past the World Food Prize building. Closed city streets.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayThu 26 Nov 2026
About
Named as one of the best Turkey Trot's in the country, and 'Top Trot' in Iowa by Runner's World Magazine 5 years in a row, The Des Moines Turkey Trot is Iowa's largest Thanksgiving Day tradition. Join in this holiday in downtown Des Moines, or 'virtually anywhere,' for our 5K, 5 Mile, and Tot Trot events. This is indeed an event for runners, walkers and trotters!
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