15th Annual Highland Park Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Morning • Thursday, November 26, 2026

Join your friends, neighbors, and family for one of Highland Park's favorite Thanksgiving traditions. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or starting your holiday with family fun, the Highland Park Turkey Trot is a celebration of community, health, and giving back.

Online Registration Opens October 1, 2026

Early Bird Registration opens October 1 and guarantees your exclusive HPTT participant t-shirt.
Important: Registrations received after November 10, 2026 will be subject to limited shirt inventory and sizing availability.

Looking Back at an Incredible 2025 Turkey Trot

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thanksgiving morning for the 14th Annual Highland Park Turkey Trot. Despite cold temperatures and slippery streets, more than 1,500 participants came together to create our largest event ever.

Congratulations to our top finishers:

Oliver Paleen – 15:44 (Unofficial)
Calvin Boone – 2nd Place
Max Gifford – 3rd Place

The enthusiasm, energy, and support from our runners, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators continue to make the Turkey Trot one of Highland Park's most cherished traditions.

Making a Difference in Our Community

One of the best parts of the Highland Park Turkey Trot is the positive impact we make together.

$15,000 Donated to Highland Friendship Club

Because of your participation and the support of our sponsors, we proudly donated $15,000 to the Highland Friendship Club.

$21,483 Donated to Highland Catholic School

We are also proud to have donated $21,483 to Highland Catholic School, helping support educational opportunities for students and families in our community.

Together, these contributions demonstrate the incredible impact our Highland Park community can make when we come together.

Become a Sponsor

The Highland Park Turkey Trot continues to grow because of the generous support of local businesses and community partners.

Partner with us and gain visibility while supporting a beloved Highland Park tradition and local community organizations.

2025 Turkey Trot Photo Gallery

🦃 ABOUT THE TURKEY TROT 🦃

Continue the Tradition

We hope you will continue the tradition and join the fun Thanksgiving morning for the Annual Highland Park Turkey Trot in beautiful St. Paul, Minnesota.

Come and join friends, family, and neighbors in a 5K run around the beautiful Highland Park neighborhood on Thanksgiving morning. See the changes taking place at The Highland Bridge. (See route below). Afterward, stop in at Tiffany's Sports Lounge for a FREE breakfast for all participants and a free Bloody Mary for all participants twenty-one years and older!

All proceeds benefit the following local organizations:

Highland Catholic School - Highland Friendship Club