Race Information

Race Day Details and Information - 2026 Wayzata Athletics Turkey Trot

Presented by Medtronic

Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026

3:00-7 p.m. Pre-registration packet pick-up and late registration - Located inside Wayzata High School Athletics Entrance

Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026

7-8 a.m. Pre-registration packet pick-up and race day registration - Located under large tents near race start line - next to the WHS stadium
8:30 a.m. Wayzata Turkey Trot 5K Presented by Medtronic

Location

Wayzata High School Athletic parking lots
4955 Peony Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55446

The Wayzata Athletic lots are located on the west side of the high school. The run/walk route will start and finish at the high school as the race uses local neighborhood roads and sidewalks.

Timing

5K registrants will be chip-timed with disposable chips affixed to the back of your race bib number. Online results/timing is done by Wayzata alum owned WayzataResults.com. Results will be emailed to all finishers and posted online after the completion of the road race.

Parking

Participants should park in the main high school parking lot off of Peony Lane on the South East side of Wayzata High School or the Athletics lot accessing from the bus corrals to the north of the school.

Bathrooms

Outdoor Porta-Potties will be located in and around the Wayzata High School Stadium in addition to being placed around the start/finish line. The school will not be available to be accessed by the public.

Race course

The USATF certified 5K course will start and finish at Wayzata High School and loop through nearby neighborhoods to the North of the school.

Strollers

We do not recommend strollers but if you do bring one, we request you line up at the very back of the start area for the safety of your little one and all the runners/walkers around you.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed at the event for the safety of runners and volunteers.

Race Day Attire

Thanksgiving-themed costumes are encouraged but not required :)

Awards

Pumpkin and apple pie awards will be given at the conclusion of the race.

Post-race

After the run, enjoy music and snacks before your Thanksgiving festivities.

Weather

This event is a rain, snow or shine event. However, if the National Weather Service or MnDOT advise against any travel, we will cancel the event.

No refunds

The Wayzata Turkey Trot does not issue refunds for the 5K.

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