Event Description

Turkey Trot Fun Run!

Bring the family (both humans & K-9s!) to Liberty Park in Belton, Texas on November 21, 2026 & run or walk our First Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run!  The course will begin at the Western Pavilion (visible from the I-35 southbound frontage road) and will take you along the scenic Nolan Creek Hike & Bike Trails.

This is also a youth-centered community event.  We are promoting and supporting our talented youth as they volunteer in multiple capacities to help make this a fun day!  We're even holding a T-shirt Design Contest!  The front of the race t-shirt will feature the winning original design created by one of our very talented local high school art students!

Registration Fees 

 1 Sept - 4 Oct:  Early Bird $35                                                                                                                   

 5 Oct - 20 Nov:  $40                                                                                                                                  

 Day of Race:  $45

T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by 30 October 2026.               

T-shirts and race materials will be available for pick-up on November 14th, the Saturday prior to race day, at locations to be announced.  Race packets will also be available for pick-up starting at 8:00 AM on race day at the Western Pavilion (next to the Belton Christian Youth Center).

Race day registration will end at 8:45 AM.

RACE DAY

Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM at the Western Pavilion - Liberty Park in Belton, Texas.

The race will begin at 9:00 AM. 

MEDAL CATEGORIES

Medals will be given to the top 3 male & female in each category: 

•Adults 18+   •High School   •Middle School   •Elementary School

We will also have a SPECIAL CATEGORY of Human/K-9 Team and will award the top 3 placements.

*Competing K-9s MUST be leashed & walk/run the event. Use of a pet stroller or carrier will disqualify the team. 

For safety purposes, ALL canines attending the event MUST be leashed, or in a pet stroller or carrier.

RAFFLES & CANNED FOOD DRIVE EVENT

We will be holding several raffles at the event, and tickets will be available on race day. Winners will be drawn at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win!

Our Canned Food Drive will benefit Heart & Hands Ministries for the holiday season. You will receive 1 FREE Raffle Ticket for every 2 canned goods donated.

PROCEEDS

All proceeds from this fun run will go to the Salado VFW Auxiliary/VFW Post 12235 to fund programs which support veterans and active-duty members, their families, and our community.