Alexander & Jay Lin's 5K Turkey Run

Alexander & Jay Lin's 5K Turkey Run takes place in Goodyear, Arizona, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, with a 5K road race (3.1 miles) starting at 7:00 AM at Bullard Wash Park. The race is organized by alumni of Trivium Preparatory Academy and aims to bring the community together while supporting the Phoenix Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, with part of the proceeds going to the organization. Participants receive an official event shirt, and prizes are awarded to the top runners.

An early 7:00 AM start makes sense in the Arizona desert, where even late-November mornings warm up quickly, so plan to arrive with enough time to warm up in the cooler air. The 5K distance suits beginners with a few weeks of easy running behind them as well as experienced runners after a fast holiday effort. Flat park-side terrain in the West Valley tends to favor even pacing, so hold back a little in the first mile.