Turkey Trot 5K Run - Lafayette Urban Ministry

2024 PHOTOS – Turkey Trot 5K Run

The LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities and welcomes runners, walkers, dogs, strollers, wagons, turkey hats and more. The Turkey Trot 5K convenes at the Connection Point Church in West Lafayette and follows the Cattail Trail Loop — which is completely flat and paved and allows participants to run on a scenic route through the Celery Bog nature area on a crisp November morning.

Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.
Cattail Trail Loop – Celery Bog Nature Area
Registration: Adult $35; Youth $10

Cumberland Avenue

Registration

Advanced registration is strongly encouraged but race day walk-ups are welcome! Runners registering on-site will have to pay by cash/check OR have a phone to complete online registration. We cannot take credit card payments without a phone.

Registration – Turkey Trot 5K Run

All Turkey Trot 5K proceeds directly support the programs and services offered by Lafayette Urban Ministry.

What To Know – If You’re Going to Turkey Trot

Here is some important information if you are participating in the LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run. If you want to avoid standing in line, register in advance (see above) & pick up your run packet in advance. Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day
Location: Turkey Trot staging area is in the parking lot of Connection Point Church, 2541 Cumberland Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Map)
Times — Day of Run
- Check-In 7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
- Race time 8:30 a.m.
Fees: $35 Adult; $10 Youth (13 years old or younger)
ADVANCE REGISTRATION, click HERE
Parking:
- Connection Point Church, 2541 Cumberland Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Map)
- PARKING IS GOING TO BE TIGHT – please carpool, if possible
Course: Cattail Trail Loop – Celery Bog Nature Area. View route map, click HERE
Packet Pick Up
- TUESDAY (November 25) 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette)
- WEDNESDAY (November 26) 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette)
- At the Run: THURSDAY (November 27) 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. in the Turkey Trot staging area in the Connection Point Church parking lot
Awards: Trophies will be given to the 1st place men and women in each age division. The 2nd and 3rd place men and women in each age division will receive a ribbon.
Waiver & Release, to view the click HERE

Runner Benefits & Prizes:

Official Turkey Trot T-SHIRT – All eligible Turkey Trot 5K Run participants can receive a special Turkey Trot 5K Run T-shirt. Anyone registering by November 14 is guaranteed a shirt; those registering after this date may get a shirt at packet pick-up while supplies last.
Snacks – Participants will be provided with water and a snack before and following the race.
Medals – The top men, women, and youth in each age division will receive recognition & a medal after the race.
Chip Timing – The race will be electronically timed using computer chip technology recording their race time as they cross the timed finish line. Results will be available upon completion of the race and posted on the LUM website soon after the race.