15th Annual Highland
Park Turkey Trot
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 is open! Registrations received before November 15, 2026 guarantees your preferred t-shirt size. Registrations received after November 15, 2026 will be subject to limited t-shirt inventory and sizing availability.Â
Become A Sponsor - Deadline for sponsors is October 15, 2026
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.
Every race participant receives an official HPTT t-shirt. Register by November 15, 2026 to guarantee your preferred shirt size. Participants who register after November 15 will still receive a shirt, but available sizes may be limited.
Registration includes:
Official HPTT t-shirt
Breakfast buffet at Tiffany's Sports Lounge following the race
One Bloody Mary (21+)
A memorable Thanksgiving Day 5K experience
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:
SPONSORS
HPTT is looking for sponsors!Â
If you or someone you know is interested in being a HPTT sponsor, click here to learn about the sponsorship levels or contact Tony Leseman at highlandparkturkeytrot@gmail.com.Â
Deadline for sponsors to be included on all event banners is October 15, 2025.
Saint City Running is the exclusive running specialty sponsor of HPTT
