Boise Turkey Day 5K

Boise Turkey Day 5K takes place in Boise, Idaho, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event is a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) that starts at 9:00 a.m. and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. This annual holiday race is built around family recreation and community involvement, and it supports the Boise Rescue Mission as well as local Special Olympics teams.

A single-distance 5K with a walk option is easy to plan around: bring the whole family, let the faster members race and the others walk, and meet at the finish. If you want to run it well, six to eight weeks of consistent training at three runs a week, with one session of short pickups, is enough preparation for a strong effort. If you have been running all fall, the 9:00 a.m. start gives you time for a full warm-up and a genuine attempt at a fast time before the holiday meal.