Wild Turkey Trails - Half Marathon & 5K

🦃 WILD TURKEY TRAILS
Half Marathon • 5K
Get Wild. Get Dirty. Crush the Trail.

Looking for something a little wilder than your typical Turkey Trot?

Hit the dirt two Saturdays before Thanksgiving for Wild Turkey Trails Half Marathon & 5K! Choose your challenge and get ready to run, walk, climb, wobble, and conquer a fun and challenging dirt trail course.

Whether you're taking on the 13.1-mile Half Marathon or hitting the trails for the 5K, expect dirt, hills, rocks, roots, and plenty of Wild Turkey fun along the way!

🦃 Two distances — Half Marathon & 5K
👟 Challenging dirt trail courses
🍂 Beautiful late-fall trail running
🏅 Wild Turkey finisher medal
😜 Running, walking & wobbling welcome

This isn't your ordinary Thanksgiving road race. Leave the pavement behind, lace up those trail shoes, and let your inner Wild Turkey loose!

GET WILD. GET DIRTY. CRUSH THE TRAIL.
Wild Turkey Trails — where the turkeys run wild and the miles get dirty!

Turkey Legs Trifecta at Southwestway Park 

 Event Year Time Record Holder
Male 4K                      2024 18:07 David Smith
Male 5K                      2025    19:28 Abel Smith
Male 6K                      2025     23:38 Croix Smith
Male Trifecta               2022  1:09:39 Keith Gemeinhart
Male Half Marathon    2022  1:33:55 Robert Nellinger
 
Female 4K                   2022    17:51 Laura Lemasters
Female 5K                   2025    21:18 Jillian Tichenor
Female 6K                   2023    30:35 Jillian Tichenor
Female Trifecta            2025 1:10:11 Jillian Tichenor
Female Half Marathon 2022 1:30:52 Josie Delaune

Q: I cannot come, what are my options?  Can I get a refund?
A:  Sorry there are no refunds for any reason.  We offer 3 different options to choose from.
1) You may switch to virtual and have your swag mailed for $15. 
2) You may have a friend pick up your swag on race day!
3) You may sell/give away your entry to a family/friend at no additional cost.

 
Q:  When is Packet Pickup?
A: Race Day Only - November 22 - Opens at 9:00am and stays open until 11:45am.
Near the Start/Finish Line.
Southwestway Park
8400 Mann Rd.
Indianapolis, IN US 46221
 
 
Q:  Are there water stops on the 4K, 5K, 6K and Half Marathon course?
A:  No, the start/finish area will have water and sport drinks available.  Half Marathon will pass through finish line area between each LEG which is 3 times. You are welcome to carry a full bottle of water with you until you finish your LEG which is between a 4K - 6K. Must dispose all bottles in trash cans or recycle bins.
 
Q:  How does the Trifecta (15K) Work...? Do we continuously Run/walk?

A:  No, you start the race with the 4K at 10:00am, finish that LEG and take a break. Then start again with the 5K course at 11:00am, finish with another break!  Start the last "Turkey Leg" 6K at 12:15pm... Congrats you completed the "Turkey Legs Trifecta"! 

Q:  How does the Turkey Leg Half Marathon Work? Do we continuously Run/walk?

A:  Yes, the Half Marathon will start at 10:00am with the 4K course and will return to the start/finish area to continue with the 5K (no stop timing breaks). Same thing... continue with the 6K and then finally finish up with the 6K course again (no timing breaks between each leg). Congrats you finished with the Turkey Leg Half Marathon!

Q:  Will the race still happen if it is raining/muddy, windy, sleeting, snowing or storming?
A:  Yes!!!  We will only delay for lightning or tornado.
 
Q:  Can my kids register for the 4K, 5K, 6K or Half Marathon race?
A:  Yes, they sure can!  We recommend your young ones to be at least 13 for the Half Marathon.
 
Q:  Is Southwestway Park closed to the public on race day?

A:  No, the park does not allow us to close to the public.  Please be cautious and aware of other visitors and trail bikers on the course.  We do put warning signs up to make the public aware that there is a "Race in Progress".

Q:  Is the 4K, 5K, 6K or Half Marathon course stroller-friendly?   May I push a stroller? 
A:  No, all courses are on grass, narrow dirt trails with roots!
 
Q:  Is the 5K or Half Marathon dog-friendly?  Can I bring my dog? 
A:  No, sorry we love pets at our events, but the trails are just too narrow and some sections are out n back.
 
Q:  Parking?
A:  Limited of Parking close to the Start/Finish Line and overflow is across Mann Rd (see parking map)

 
Q:  Hotels?
A:  The Hotels Shown on map below are within 30 Minute drive.

 
Q:  Can I Walk?
A:  Yes.  The Half Marathon & 6K has only "Finish Before Darkness" Restriction.  If you are wanting to participate in the Trifecta the 4K has a 59 minute time limit (need to finish before the 5K starts @ 11:00am) and the 5K has a 1hr & 14 minute time limit (need to finish before the 6K starts @ 12:15pm).

Q:  Are there Individual 4K, 5K or 6K Awards? 
A: Yes, Top 3 Male/Female Overall Winners.  
 
Q:  Are there Trifecta (15K) Awards?

A:  Yes, Top 3 Male/Female Overall Winners.

Q:  Are there Half Marathon Awards? 
A:  Yes, Top 3 Male/Female Overall Winners.  

Q:  Will the age group prizes be mailed?
A:  No, all prizes must be picked up during Awards Announcement. Be sure to check results before you leave. If you did not pick up your prize there will be a $10 fee to be mailed to you.
 
Q:  Any other questions?
A:  Email andrea@fun-races.com

Unisex/Men's Hooded Sweatshirt Sizes

Half Marathon Finisher's Medal (13.1 Miles) = Includes One Spinner Turkey Medal and all 4 Turkey Charms (13.1 Miles Full Plate Finisher Charm)

Trifecta (15K) Medal = Includes One Spinner Turkey Medal and 3 Turkey Charms (4K, 5K & 6K) 

4K = Includes One Spinner Turkey Medal and One 4K Turkey Charm

5K = Includes One Spinner Turkey Medal and One 5K Turkey Charm (Mashed It 5K Charm)

6K = Includes One Spinner Turkey Medal and One 6K Turkey Charm (Stuffed It 6K Charm)

*Please note the Half Marathon will run or walk and will start the 4K, 5K, 6K and another 6K continuously (Back to Back 6K Courses with NO STOP BREAKS BETWEEN COURSES)!!!

*Tent will only be available if weather is cold or rainy!