Events
Kids 1K Run (10 and under)
100 spots left. Registration ends November 27, 2025 at 8:00am CST
Description
Join us for the Pilgrim's Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day!
Don't just sit on the couch Thanksgiving morning! Join us for the 16th Annual Pilgrim's Turkey Trot and pre-burn those holiday calories while having fun for a good cause!
The 5K starts and ends at Pecan Acres Park at 8:30 AM. We are also bringing back our Kids K, starting at 8 AM, for our littlest turkeys 10 and under. Thanks to sponsors this event is offered to Nacogdoches youth at no charge.
This holiday event supports the Nacogdoches Area United Way which engages and works to improve our community by supporting 19 community agencies in the areas of health, education, income, and more.
Race Shirts
We are thrilled to announce this year's shirt design that celebrates the Nacogdoches Area United Way 75th anniversary - a Diamond Jubilee!
Thom Turkey - named after an event founder John Thomasson, Pilgrim's Nacogdoches - is all about the bling this year with his diamond and sparkles. The long-sleeved shirt is available in men's, women's and youth styles.
Sizes and style choices will be included in registration through Nov. 7. Event shirts cannot be guaranteed to participants registering after Nov. 7, 2025.
Packet Pickup & Onsite Registration
Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 26, from 4 to 6 pm at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, 2516 North St.
Onsite registration and packet pickup is available the morning of the race beginning at 7:30am. Registration will remain open and participants are encouraged to utilize online registration (on your smartphones, in their cars, or before they approach the packet pickup table).
Place
Nacogdoches, TX US 75961
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://unitedwaynac.org/.
Race Contact Info
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5K Route
Directions
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