10th Annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot

Jump start your Thanksgiving Day celebrations with an energizing race for a worthy cause!

This community-favorite 5K brings friends, families, businesses, and neighbors together for a fun morning while helping support the Carson Valley Community Food Closet’s mission to fight food insecurity in Douglas County. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, cheer from the sidelines, or sponsor the event, your participation helps make a difference for local families and individuals in need.

This fun run takes place in the beautiful Carson Valley, starting at Minden Park in downtown Minden. Trot through this picturesque downtown neighborhood as a fun way to start the Thanksgiving holiday.

In addition to the in-person fun run on Thanksgiving morning at 9:00 am, children 12 and under can participate in the Turkey Dash at 8:30 am. If race is full, same day registration will be available.

Registration opens August 31, 2026. You can find out more and sign up by clicking here. For updates on other events from the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, check out their website.