Crossroads Fitness Turkey Trot
Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A cherished Thanksgiving tradition, this untimed fun run supports local charities and features a chance to win holiday pies and turkeys.
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseJoin the Helena community for its annual Thanksgiving morning tradition, the Crossroads Fitness Turkey Trot. Now in its fifth decade, this untimed fun run is a cherished way to celebrate the holiday. Participants choose from 1K, 5K, or 10K distances on a flat, fast course. Beyond the run, it's a dedicated fundraiser, supporting various local charities each year. Enjoy post-race refreshments and a chance to win turkeys and pies in a random drawing.
What to expect
Enjoy a relaxed, untimed run on a flat and fast course. Choose from 1K, 5K, or 10K distances, perfect for all paces. Savor post-race bagels and fruit, plus a chance to win holiday turkeys and pies.
Standout details
- Celebrating its 5th decade
- Supports local charities
- Flat and fast course
- Turkey and pie drawing
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
1K
1 option · closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
6mo 27d 22h 45m leftGeneral entry
Closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM MST · From $12.08
5K
1 option · closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
6mo 27d 22h 45m leftGeneral entry
Closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM MST · From $12.08
10K
1 option · closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM MST
6mo 27d 22h 45m leftGeneral entry
Closes Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 AM MST · From $12.08
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Now in its 5th decade, the annual Helena Turkey Trot is a fun run / fundraiser to celebrate the holiday and support local charities. Join us Thanksgiving morning at Crossroads Sports & Fitness (1013 Dearborn Ave, 406-442-6733) to help support groups like Helena Food Share (2017 & before), Shodair Children's Hospital (2018-19), Girls Thrive (2022), Impact Montana (2023), and Helena Vigilante Runners / Helena Novas Youth XC/TF (2024-26)!
The 2026 race will take place Thursday, November 26 at 10:00 am. Runners have a choice of 1k (one small clockwise loop), 5k (one big clockwise loop), or 10k (two big clockwise loops). The courses are all very flat and fast, although some years traction is advisable. Note that this is an un-timed fun run event.
After the race bagels and fruit will be served. Random drawing for turkeys and pies! DRAWING AT 11:00am. Must be present to win.