Turkey Trots Near Wausau: 2026 Races, Dates and Registration
Four organizer-published Thanksgiving races were found in or roughly within 40 miles of Wausau, including a Medford race and the Festival Foods events in Stevens Point and Marshfield. The listed prices are the registration amounts published on the organizers’ pages; where prices vary by registration period, the published tiers are shown.
At a glance
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| Race | Where | Race day | Start time | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Marathon County Turkey Trot 2026 | Wausau | November 26, 2026 | 8:30AM CST - 11:30AM CST | $30 through Nov. 7; $40 Nov. 8–25 |
| 2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Stevens Point | Stevens Point | November 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM CST | Adults: $27 through Oct. 31; $35 Nov. 1–22; $40 Nov. 23–26. Youth under 18: $15; dog: $5. |
| 2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Marshfield | Marshfield | November 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM CST | Adults: $27 through Oct. 31; $35 Nov. 1–22; $40 Nov. 23–26. Youth under 18: $15; dog: $5. |
| Taylor County Humane Society Turkey Trot | Medford | November 26, 2026 | 9:00AM CST | $25 |
Every race, in detail
United Way of Marathon County Turkey Trot 2026
The 400 Block, Wausau, WI 54401
- 5K
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30AM CST - 11:30AM CST
- Entry fee
- $30 through Nov. 7; $40 Nov. 8–25
The United Way of Marathon County Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K that starts and finishes at the 400 Block. Proceeds support the Hunger Coalition and local food access in Marathon County.
Details from runsignup.com, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Stevens Point
1201 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481
- 5-mile run
- 2-mile fun run
- 2-mile walk
- Dog jog
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Entry fee
- Adults: $27 through Oct. 31; $35 Nov. 1–22; $40 Nov. 23–26. Youth under 18: $15; dog: $5.
The Festival Foods Turkey Trot is held at Stevens Point Area Senior High and offers running, walking and dog-jog courses. The event page lists 5-mile and 2-mile courses, with separate waves for runners, walkers and the dog jog.
Details from stevenspoint.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Marshfield
2000 W 5th St, Marshfield, WI 54449
- 5-mile run
- 2-mile fun run
- 2-mile walk
- Dog jog
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Entry fee
- Adults: $27 through Oct. 31; $35 Nov. 1–22; $40 Nov. 23–26. Youth under 18: $15; dog: $5.
The Festival Foods Turkey Trot is held at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield and has running, walking and dog-jog options. Its event page lists a 5-mile run, 2-mile fun run, 2-mile walk and dog jog.
Details from marshfield.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Taylor County Humane Society Turkey Trot
819 South Gibson Street, Medford, WI 54451
- 5K fun run/walk
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00AM CST
- Entry fee
- $25
- Good for
- Taylor County Humane Society
The Taylor County Humane Society Turkey Trot is a 5K fun run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day in Medford. The event supports the Taylor County Humane Society, and families, children, strollers and pets are welcome.
Details from runsignup.com, checked Oct 28. Plans change; confirm before you go.
More Thanksgiving in Wausau
Questions people ask
When are turkey trots and Thanksgiving races near Wausau open this year?
United Way of Marathon County Turkey Trot 2026: November 26, 2026. 2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Stevens Point: November 26, 2026. 2026 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Marshfield: November 26, 2026. Taylor County Humane Society Turkey Trot: November 26, 2026.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the race's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Thanksgiving. Run a race in Wausau, WI that should be here? Tell us.