Pilgrims Turkey Trot at Pecan Park
Description
Join us for the Pilgrim's Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day!
Don't just sit on the couch Thanksgiving morning! Join us for the 17th Annual Pilgrim's Turkey Trot and pre-burn those holiday calories while having fun for a good cause!
The 5K starts and ends at Pecan Acres Park at 8:30 AM. We are also bringing back our Kids K, starting at 8 AM, for our littlest turkeys 10 and under. Thanks to sponsors this event is offered to Nacogdoches youth at no charge.
This holiday event supports the Nacogdoches Area United Way which engages and works to improve our community by supporting 19 community agencies in the areas of health, education, income, and more.
Race Shirts
Sizes and style choices will be included in registration through Nov. 7. Event shirts cannot be guaranteed to participants registering after Nov. 7, 2026.
Packet Pickup & Onsite Registration
Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25, from 4 to 6 pm at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, 2516 North St.
Onsite registration and packet pickup is available the morning of the race beginning at 7:30 am. Registration will remain open and participants are encouraged to utilize online registration (on your smartphones, in their cars, or before they approach the packet pickup table).
View the Facebook event here!
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 26, 2026
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST
November 26, 2026
7am - 9:30 am
Location
Pecan Park, Nacogdoches
Fees/Admission
$35 per adult for the 5K Turkey Trot
FREE for kids ages 10 and under for the Tiny Turkey Trot!
REGISTER HERE