# Anthem Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & Kids Dash > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Where: Anthem Community Park & Community Center, 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086 - Ages: All ages; free Kids Dash for children ages 10 and under; stroller-friendly 5K walk - Price: Free Kids Dash (ages 10 & under); $35–$45 for timed 5K/10K; non-perishable food donation requested - Organizer: 4 Peaks Racing & Anthem Community Council - Official page: https://www.4peaksracing.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/anthem-turkey-trot-5k-10k-and-kids-dash--listing-3b8ed25ce5234b7ef2431d1b ## About 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. 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