Anthem Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & Kids Dash
Thu, Nov 268:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; Free Kids Dash at 8:00 AM; 5K and 10K at 8:30 AM
Anthem Community Park & Community Center41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086 · 28.8 mi approx. from PhoenixDirections
All ages; free Kids Dash for children ages 10 and under; stroller-friendly 5K walk
With admissionFree Kids Dash (ages 10 & under); $35–$45 for timed 5K/10K; non-perishable food donation requested
About this adventure
Nestled in the foothills north of Phoenix, the Anthem Turkey Trot is a scenic community tradition starting at the Anthem Community Center and winding through the manicured parks and rolling trails of Anthem Community Park. Runners and walkers enjoy crisp Sonoran desert morning air with panoramic vistas of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak. The event offers certified, chip-timed 10K and 5K courses alongside a completely free, non-timed half-mile Kids' Dash for children ages 10 and under. Post-race activities include a holiday festival with upbeat family music, finisher beanies or shirts, medals for all youth participants, and an annual non-perishable food drive benefiting the local St. Rose Food Pantry.
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