Verrado Turkey TROT

Verrado Turkey TROT is a Thanksgiving-morning community event in Buckeye, Arizona, on November 26, 2026, inviting families to run or walk together on the holiday. Two formats are offered: a 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 8:00 a.m. and a 1-mile event that follows at 8:10 a.m. The field is capped at 900 participants, so registering early is a good idea. Every participant receives a bib and a finisher medal.

Arizona in late November tends to be far more comfortable than most of the country, which makes this a pleasant place to run a fast 5K or simply enjoy a relaxed jog before the meal. The 5K is the pick if you want a real effort or a benchmark time, while the mile suits kids, walkers, and anyone who wants to be part of the morning without the longer distance. With the two starts only ten minutes apart, families can split up by distance and regroup at the finish. A few weeks of consistent easy running is enough preparation for the 5K, and the mile needs no special training at all.