Salado VFW Auxiliary 12235 Turkey Trot Fun Run
Date and time
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location
700 Veterans Way, Belton, TX
Date and time
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location
700 Veterans Way, Belton, TX
Date and time
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location
700 Veterans Way, Belton, TX
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.
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