UWL Turkey Trot
Join us for the 31st Annual UWL 5k Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk presented by Z93 and GPC - Pepsi! UWL's Turkey Trot is La Crosse's original Trot and is a popular Thanksgiving tradition for many friends and families throughout the region! The event includes a, coloring contest, and Junior Gobbler races which feature a dash and half-mile race for younger trotters.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5k Fun Run & Walk with T-shirt
Price changes in 10 days 22 hours-
The UWL 5k Turkey Trot is a tradition that attracts hundreds of people of all abilities each year. The route takes you down Lang Drive, through one of La Crosse's marsh trails, and back up on East Avenue. Join us for this family fun event!
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$32.05
Early Bird
Jul 30 – Oct 31 -
Register for 5k Fun Run & Walk with T-shirt$37.42Now registering Nov 1 – Nov 20
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$42.79
Race Day
Nov 21 – Nov 21
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5k Fun Run & Walk without Tshirt
Price changes in 10 days 22 hours-
The UWL 5k Turkey Trot is a tradition that attracts hundreds of people of all abilities each year. The route takes you down Lang Drive, through one of La Crosse's marsh trails, and back up on East Avenue. Join us for this family fun event!
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$21.32
Early Bird
Jul 30 – Oct 31 -
Register for 5k Fun Run & Walk without Tshirt$26.69Now registering Nov 1 – Nov 20
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$32.05
Race Day
Nov 21 – Nov 21
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Junior Gobbler Dash or 1/2 Mile with T-shirt
Price changes in 10 days 22 hours-
A fun and safe way for your littles to be involved in this La Crosse tradition. The Junior Gobbler dash is ran across one of the basketball courts inside the Recreational Eagle Center (REC). The Junior Gobbler 1/2 mile is ran on the track upstairs at the REC. Both races are cheered on by participants and volunteers. The Junior Gobblers are met at the finish line with medals and photos with the mascots!
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$21.32
Early Bird
Jul 30 – Oct 31 -
Register for Junior Gobbler Dash or 1/2 Mile with T-shirt$21.32Now registering Nov 1 – Nov 20
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$21.32
Race Day
Nov 21 – Nov 21
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Junior Gobbler Dash or 1/2 Mile without T-shirt
Price changes in 10 days 22 hours-
A fun and safe way for your littles to be involved in this La Crosse tradition. The Junior Gobbler dash is ran across one of the basketball courts inside the Recreational Eagle Center (REC). The Junior Gobbler 1/2 mile is ran on the track upstairs at the REC. Both races are cheered on by participants and volunteers. The Junior Gobblers are met at the finish line with medals and photos with the mascots!
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$5.21
Early Bird
Jul 30 – Oct 31 -
Register for Junior Gobbler Dash or 1/2 Mile without T-shirt$7.36Now registering Nov 1 – Nov 20
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$7.36
Race Day
Nov 21 – Nov 21
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Packet Pick-up Information
Packet pick-up will be available Friday, November 20.2026 at the Recreational Eagle Center from 4:00-6:00 pm and starting at 7:30 am until 8:45 am on race day.
Free parking in UWL Lot C-7 (outside REC)
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