8 Valley Turkey Trots to Beat the Food Coma

Looking for a way to stave off the Thanksgiving food coma? Sign up for one of the many Turkey Trots around the Valley for a fun morning run before the main event.

• Bonus: The registration fees for many of these races benefit local nonprofits.

Anthem Turkey Trot

• Where and when: Anthem Community Center, 8:30am
• Race length: 5k, 10k and ½-mile kid's run
• Price: $35-$50 in advance, $55-$65 on race day

Fountain Hills Turkey Trot

• Where and when: Fountain Park, 7:15am
• Race length: 5k and 1-mile fitness walk
• Price: $25-$40 online by Nov. 20

Gilbert Turkey Trot

• Where and when: San Tan Village, 8:30am
• Race length: 5k and 1-mile fun run
• Price: $23.95-$32.95. Prices increase after Nov. 19

Mesa Turkey Trot

• Where and when: Red Mountain Park, 8am
• Race length: 5k, 10k and 1-mile fun run
• Price: $20-$35, Register by Nov. 21

Phoenix Turkey Trot

• Where and when: Wesley Bolin Plaza, 7:30am
• Race length: 5k, 10k, 1-mile fun run and "tot trot"
• Price: $10-$50

Run, Turkey, Run!

• Where and when: The Center on Main in Buckeye, 8:30am
• Race length: 5k and 1 mile
• Price: $30-$45

Sterling Grove Turkey Trot

• Where and when: Sterling Grove clubhouse in Surprise, 8:30am
• Race length: 5k
• Price: $45

Thanksgiving Day Classic

• Where and when: Peoria Sports Complex, 8am
• Race length: 5k, 10k, 1-mile fun run
• Price: $15-$50