Eva K Bowlby Library 5K Turkey Trot

About the Event

The 10th Annual Eva K. Bowlby Library Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1K Children's Fun Run.

Event proceeds will provide needed support to meet the library's mission:

The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library connects the community with opportunities to enrich lives through empowerment, lifelong learning, and recreation while opening windows to the world and inspiring exploration and achievement.

WHEN & WHERE?

The event will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 beginning & finishing at the Bowlby Library Gazebo.

🚶‍♂️ 9:00 - 1K Pet Walk (all pets must be on a leash)

🏃 9:15 - 1K Children’s Fun Run (ages 1-12)

🚶‍♂️ 9:30 - 5K Walk

🏃 9:30 - 5K Run

👩‍🍼 Free childcare available!! with children's activities, while parents run or walk in the 5K.

🏆 🏅 AWARDS will be given to the top 3 Male & Female 5K Runners & 5K Walkers in each age category. The award ceremony will be held immediately following the race at the Gazebo. Medals are also given to the top 3 in each Age Category in the 1K Children’s Run.

5K Run & Walk Age Groups: 1-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71 & Over

1K Children's Run Age Groups: 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

☕🥯 Light snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as other children's activities inside the library while parents run or walk in the race.

🎁 If you are unable to participate in the 5K Turkey Trot, but would still like to donate, you can click the "Donate" button at the top of the page and indicate your donation amount. If you are unable to participate in person or would like to participate virtually and would like a T-Shirt, select "Pardoned Turkey".

👕 T-SHIRTS can be picked up on race day at the library.

!!!T-Shirts and sizes are only guaranteed if you are registered by 11/1/26!!!

T-Shirts will be given after 11/1/26 while supplies last, but requested sizes are not guaranteed.

Races Offered

1K Pet Walk

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Others, Running

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09:00

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$15.00

Pardoned Turkey/Virtual Race Option with T-Shirt

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — Pardoned Turkey/Virtual Race Option with T-Shirt

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Type — Others, Running

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09:00

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$30.00

1K Children's Fun Run (12 and Under)

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Others, Running

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09:15

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$15.00

5K Run

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Others, Running

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09:30

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$30.00

5K Walk

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Others, Running

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09:30

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

9.0° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 17.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

62.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:08

nightlight Sunset

19:47

About Waynesburg

Learn more about the host city, Waynesburg.

Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta. Its metro area is home to 1.2 million people (2025), and is the northernmost city of at least one million people in North America, the fifth-largest city in Canada and the largest Canadian city farther than 200 kilometres (120 mi) from the US border. Edmonton is famous for its beautiful river valley park system, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, which offers over 100 kilometres (62 mi) of recreational trails, wildlife viewing, and city views. The river valley also contains many parks, including Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest historical park. If the great outdoors is not what you seek, the city also offers West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping mall in North America. On top of that, Edmonton has a vibrant theatre community, a busy cycle of annual festivals, national sports teams active year-round, and wonderful winter recreational opportunities.