IRVING TURKEY TROT
8-MILE, 5K
FUN & FESTIVE
USATF CERTIFIED RACE
BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY
IRVING, TX
NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Join us Thanksgiving morning for the Irving Turkey Trot—DFW’s favorite holiday running tradition! Lace up and choose your challenge: a spirited 5K run/walk around the scenic Las Colinas Urban Center or an exhilarating 8-mile run. With the Toyota Music Factory as our vibrant hub, you’ll enjoy easy access, convenient Urban Towers garage parking, and a lively pre-race atmosphere that’s perfect for families and friends.
Why you’ll love it:
Festive Tradition: Join thousands of runners and walkers celebrating health, gratitude, and community.
Scenic Route: Wind through the urban beauty of Las Colinas, featuring water-front views, art installations, and cheering spectators.
Family-Friendly: Early start ensures you’re home in time for turkey—and you can even register the kids for the Tot Trot!
Convenience: Central DFW location at Toyota Music Factory; parking right next door keeps logistics stress-free.
Sign up today to secure your bib, show off your Thanksgiving best (turkey hats, pilgrim tights—we’ve seen it all!), and kick off your holiday with a heart-pounding, memory-making run. Don’t miss out on the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and festive spirit—let’s make this year’s Irving Turkey Trot your new family tradition!
The Irving Marathon Running Series brings people from all over the world together for a great cause! Each event benefits the Irving Schools Foundation by raising funds for scholarships to support our Irving ISD student volunteers. Learn more about our story.
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Distances available for all fitness levels!
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REGISTRATION INCLUDES
• FREE Professional HD Photos
• FREE Bag Check
• GENDER-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SHIRT
• CUSTOM Finisher Medal
• Race Bib w/ Timing Chip
• Chip-Timed Race
• Street Closures & Traffic Control by 60+ off-duty police officers
• Live Tracking & Course Maps W/ GPS Progress Alerts
• Pre/Post-Race Party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 Concert Venue
• Live Music/Entertainment
• Food Coupon
• Beverage Coupon for Beer (21+) or other
• Age Group Awards (ALL Distances) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Male & Female. (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
• Fastest Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
• Most Participation Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
• Best Dressed Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
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*PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
COURSE MAPS
8-MILE
Ready to go beyond a 5k? This route is for you! Enjoy this fun and festive route around Lake Carolyn and Las Colinas Urban Center. Then, cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
5K
This is a very fast and flat route up Las Colinas Blvd. Then, race back down to cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
RACEJOY
Download the RaceJoy App for live tracking! Course Maps w/ GPS Progress Alerts. Receive progress alerts for yourself and others as you cross milestones along the course. Alerts are sent at EVERY MILE, including location, pace, elapsed time, and estimated finish time.
AWARDS
TOP FINISHER OVERALL (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE
TOP FINISHER MASTERS (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST PLACE
AGE GROUP MEDALS (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE
(0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
TEAM CHALLENGE AWARDS (ALL DISTANCES)
FASTEST TEAM
MOST PARTICIPATION
BEST DRESSED
TEAM CHALLENGE
Join the team challenge for the chance to win the Fastest 8-Mile Team Trophy, Fastest 5k Team Trophy, Most Participation Team Trophy, or the Best Dressed Team Trophy!
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PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
OMNI LAS COLINAS HOTEL 221 LAS COLINAS BLVD E, IRVING, TX 75039
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CHECK FOR UPDATES.
RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
PARKING
URBAN TOWERS PARKING PARAGE
222 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX 75039
$11 CREDIT CARD ONLY. Pre-pay now for express entry. Tap the button below and select VIEW ALL EVENTS. Find the event and select BOOK NOW. Parking garage opens at 5 AM. Plan to be parked and walking to the start line AT LEAST 1 HOUR before your start time to avoid missing your start time. RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO START ON TIME AND CANNOT BE LATE!
START/FINISH LINE
SITE MAP
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM - URBAN TOWERS PARKING GARAGE OPENS, PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS ARRIVE
7:30 AM - FESTIVAL BEGINS ON THE PLAZA
8:00 AM - WELCOME CEREMONY
8:25 AM - BEST DRESSED TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD PRESENTATION
8:30 AM - WARMUP
8:35 AM - 8-MILE LINE UP
9:00 AM - 8-MILE START
9:05 AM - 5K LINE UP
9:15 AM - 5K START
~10:15 AM - 5K AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 5K TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD*
~10:30 AM - 8-MILE AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 8-MILE TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD*
TBD - MOST PARTICIPATION TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD PRESENTATION
Line up in your assigned Group (A-E) located on your bib. Group A starts first then B-E to follow. Groups are according to estimated finish time.
Awards Ceremony will start when ALL runners that could place 1-3 in their age group have completed the course. 5k Awards to start, then others to follow. See awards details above.
Schedule subject to change at any time. Check for updates.
RACE REQUIREMENTS
NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE CORRALS AND BE ON COURSE WITHOUT A BIB FACING FORWARD ON THE FRONT OF THEIR SHIRT AT ALL TIMES. BIBS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES. ANYONE WITHOUT A BIB IS NOT ALLOWED.
YOU MUST START AT YOUR RACE START TIME WITH YOUR RACE DISTANCE. CORRALS CLOSE FOR EACH RACE DISTANCE AFTER IT STARTS. THOSE NOT ON TIME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. YOU CANNOT START WITH A DIFFERENT RACE DISTANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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