Where can I find the Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksOfficial Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 24:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 95/100
- Evidence depth
- 22 verified facts
2:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Countryside, Waterfront, Parkland, Desert
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K?
The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K is described as pancake flat.
Where does the Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K route go?
The Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K route starts at LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007; the 5K runs along Motel Blvd and Bruins Rd on a flat closed course. Underfoot, expect paved. The setting includes city and countryside. On-site parking is available via Valley Road to Tashiro Dr then the West parking lot.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Countryside
- Waterfront
- Parkland
- Desert
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Charity
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Registration caps total roughly 1,197 entries across all distances: 199 for the 10K, 800 for the 5K, and 198 for the 1 Mile FunRun.
- Field cap
- 800
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- The racecourse closes at 11am for all events. Cutoff is 30 minutes for the 1 Mile and 2 hours (gun time) for the 5K and 10K.
Race day logistics
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup is held the day before the race (with vendor and sponsor booths) at the WIA building, 340 Reymond, 3pm-8pm; pickup is also available race morning 7am-8am. Bring a photo ID and confirmation email.
- Finisher tee
- Paid participants receive a tech shirt; a t-shirt or beanie is available but not guaranteed for late registrants. No finisher medals are awarded. Top 3 overall men/women and top 3 in each age group receive memorabilia gifts.
Access and course status
- Start
- LCPS Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007; the 5K runs along Motel Blvd and Bruins Rd on a flat closed course.
Course facts
- Surface
- Paved
- Notable features
- Start times are staggered: 1 Mile at 8:30am, 10K at 9:00am, and 5K at 9:15am. On-site parking is available via Valley Road to Tashiro Dr then the West parking lot. Race-day registration is open until 8:00am
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 95Favourability /100