Forest Lake Rotary Turkey Trot

Forest Lake Rotary Turkey Trot is held in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, with a 5K (3.1 miles) at 9:00 AM followed by a 1-mile fun run at 9:15 AM, both listed as trail events. The Forest Lake Rotary Club organizes the race to support food assistance for local families. Runners, walkers, parents pushing strollers, and leashed dogs are all welcome, with registration fees for adults and students and free entry for children under seven. The 5K is timed, and registration includes a service fee.

This is a community event first and a race second, so the atmosphere is relaxed. If you bring a dog, make sure it is comfortable in a crowd, as the organizers ask, for everyone's safety. With the 5K on trails, expect softer footing than a road race and possibly frost or wet leaves in late November, so wear shoes with some grip. A short warm-up before the 9:00 AM start will help in the Minnesota cold.