Omaha Turkey Trot 5K

Omaha Turkey Trot 5K takes place in Omaha, Nebraska, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) starts at 9:00 a.m. and is part of a Thanksgiving tradition in the city, open to participants of all ages who want to start the holiday weekend on an active note. Every participant who finishes gets a donut at the finish line.

As a run/walk, the event suits everyone from families out for a stroll to runners looking for a quick, hard effort before the meal. A first-timer can prepare in six weeks with three easy runs a week; a regular runner can sharpen with a weekly session of short intervals at 5K pace and an easy few days before the race. Late November in eastern Nebraska is cold and can be windy at 9:00 a.m., so bring gloves and a hat, warm up with an easy jog, and have dry clothes ready for after the finish.