Turkey Trots Near Bismarck: 2026 Races, Dates and Registration
The turkey trots and Thanksgiving races near Bismarck we could confirm for 2026, with dates, hours and details from each race's own announcements.
At a glance
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| Race | Where | Race day | Start time | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFA Turkey Trot | Bismarck | Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026 | 9:15 AM | 5K timed events: $35 (June 3–Oct. 31); $40 (Nov. 1–15); $45 (Nov. 16–27). Family Fun Walk: $30 through race day. |
| Annual North Dakota Turkey Trot | Bismarck | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 8 a.m. | See website |
Every race, in detail
CFA Turkey Trot
900 South Washington Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
- 5K computer-timed run/walk
- 5K family fun walk
- Virtual 5K
- Race day
- Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:15 AM
- Entry fee
- 5K timed events: $35 (June 3–Oct. 31); $40 (Nov. 1–15); $45 (Nov. 16–27). Family Fun Walk: $30 through race day.
The CFA Turkey Trot offers a timed run/walk, an untimed family walk and a virtual race. It raises funds to support North Dakota individuals and families living with cystic fibrosis.
Details from raceentry.com, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Annual North Dakota Turkey Trot
7500 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504
- 5K
- 10K
- Race day
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8 a.m.
- Good for
- Cystic Fibrosis Association
The University of Mary’s Thanksgiving Day schedule lists an annual North Dakota Turkey Trot race. The listing says the race benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Association.
Details from umary.edu, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
More Thanksgiving in Bismarck
Questions people ask
When are turkey trots and Thanksgiving races near Bismarck open this year?
CFA Turkey Trot: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. Annual North Dakota Turkey Trot: Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the race's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Thanksgiving. Run a race in Bismarck, ND that should be here? Tell us.
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