Lindale Turkey Trot

About the Event

Join Us for the 7th Annual Lindale Turkey Trot!

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with the 7th Annual Lindale Turkey Trot! This fun-filled event features a 5K race and a Kids Race, hosted at EJ Moss Intermediate School in Lindale, Texas. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday, get active, and support our community.

Race Details

Kids Race: Starts at 8:30 AM (for ages 10 and under)
5K Race: Starts at 8:45 AM
Our course starts and finishes on Eagle Spirit Drive, providing plenty of space for family and friends to cheer on participants as they start their Thanksgiving holiday with a bang.

What to Expect

Tom’s Coffee Truck: Enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate for all, thanks to our amazing sponsors.

Kids Race: This is more than just a little dash! Kids race around the huge parking lot, a challenging course for the little ones that has great photo opportunities.

5K Participants: Receive a soft blend Lindale Turkey Trot t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a chip-timed race.

Top Performers: Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age division.

Kids Race Participants: Get a kids' t-shirt and a finisher medal. Kids registered for the Kids Race can join the 5K for free, but chip timing requires separate registration.

Important Notes

The Kids Race is exclusively for ages 10 and under.
Strollers, wagons, and pets are welcome on the 5K course (pets must be leashed, and no aggressive breeds are allowed).
All registration is completed online, including on Thanksgiving morning (if spots are still available).
Support Your Community: Proceeds from the event go directly to the Lindale ISD Education Foundation, helping to fund educational initiatives in our community. (Please note: this is not an Education Foundation-hosted event.)

Gather your family, lace up your running shoes, and join us for this lively Thanksgiving tradition. Don’t wait—register today and start your holiday off with fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Races Offered

Kids Race

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — Kids Race

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$10.00

5K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Lindale.

thermostat Temperature

10.6° / 20.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.2° / 19.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 2m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:51

nightlight Sunset

18:20

About Lindale

Learn more about the host city, Lindale.

Lindale is a city in Smith County, Texas, United States. Located in East Texas, its population was 6,059 as of 2020 census. It is part of the Tyler, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5 OFF

Promo code RUNGUIDES

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