# Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5K and Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K

> Event for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:40 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where: Downtown Denton (race start on E. McKinney Street), 300 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76201
- Ages: Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K: Open to ages 10 and under
- Price: Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K $15; 5K $50 (price increases after October 31, 2026)
- Organizer: Denton Area Running Club
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=147749
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The Denton Area Running Club's 11th annual Thanksgiving-morning race starts on East McKinney Street in downtown Denton. Children 10 and under have their own Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K at 8:40 a.m., before the 5K, which follows at 9:00 a.m. on a route through the Texas Woman's University campus and around the historic Downtown Denton Square — a family-friendly course parents and older kids can run or walk together. Registration is through RunSignup, and spots are capped (the page shows how many remain); 5K prices go up after October 31.

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