Phoenix Turkey Trot & Tot Trot (State Capitol & Wesley Bolin Plaza)

About this adventure

The Phoenix Turkey Trot is the Valley's premier downtown Thanksgiving morning running tradition, starting and finishing directly across from the historic Arizona State Capitol at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza. Thousands of runners, joggers, and festive costumed turkeys line up along 17th Avenue to take on certified, flat, fast 10K and 5K courses winding through downtown Phoenix without out-and-back bottlenecks. Families with energetic young children can participate in the beloved 1-Mile Gobbler Dash and the dedicated Tot Trot for kids ages 6 and under, where every child earns a finisher medal. The post-race festival on the plaza lawns features costume contests with prizes for the best-dressed turkey family, holiday photo backdrops, live DJ tunes, and light post-run snacks. The event proudly benefits Paws for Youth pet therapy programs.