Mesa Turkey Trot 5K - 10K

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Sertoma Club of Mesa for additional information and conditions. Alan Collier 480-510-5406

The Mesa Turkey Trot 10K, 5K & Fun Run-Arizona’s original Thanksgiving Day community race event is put on by the SERTOMA Club of Mesa every year.

The purpose of the event to create a family and community oriented, competitive 10K, 5K & Family Fun Run event that encourages personal fitness and raise funds to provide “SERvice TO MAnkind”.

Sertoma stands for “SERvice TO MAnkind”. The Sertoma Club of Mesa is associated with Sertoma, Inc., that supports community service clubs across America. Our local club is focused on community out reach services to the disabled and underprivileged, as well as promote educational opportunities and appreciation for the freedoms we are afforded by our constitution.

We need you! If you have the volunteer and service spirit, we invite you to join us in SERvice TO MANkind.

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make check payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until November 24, 2024.

Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants.

Custom Event Tech T-Shirt for all participants. Select 'No Shirt' and receive $5 off your registration. Option to upgrade to a long sleeve cotton shirt.

Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups in the 10K and 5K distances (Race Day Participants only). Our age groups are the following:

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend

Of course we want you to participate in the Mesa Turkey Trot event locally but we know things come up. So, if you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get the medal and the shirt then you still can! Here is your way to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Please note that all items will be shipped following the event on November 28th.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

10K Course Map

5K Course Map

1M Family Fun Run

Drive-Thru Packet Pick-up will be available on the following day:

• Wednesday, November 27th from 8am-7pm

Packet Pick-up is located at Red Mountain Park (map) in the North parking lot (corner of Sunvalley Blvd and Brown Rd.)

Race Day packet pick-up will be available on Thursday, November 28th at Red Mountain Park (race location) beginning at 6:30am.

Become a Mesa Turkey Trot Volunteer

The Sertoma Club is seeking volunteers to help with the 2024 Mesa Turkey Trot. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas, which include manning water stations and distributing medals.

This is a great way to get involved with the community and cheer on runners from all over. Other benefits of volunteering include meeting new people, receiving volunteer credit hours, and being compensated with a commemorative shirt.

Volunteer opportunities are open for groups or individuals. All ages welcome (children under 16 must volunteer with a parent). Shifts start as early as 6:30am on race day.

For more information, contact mesasertomaclub@gmail.com.