Bringing The Community Together for Thanksgiving: The Kelly Johnson Foundation to host 9th annual Turkey Trot

The annual Brookfield Turkey Trot hosted by the Kelly Johnson Foundation has become a tradition on the calendar for the past 9 years. The event has raised over 25,000 dollars while bringing together the local community for a morning of memories, fitness, and the spirit of Thanksgiving. The proceeds from the race contribute towards the KJF mission of supporting local high schools across the Midwest to fund their after-school and extracurricular programs, as well as support students throughout the US with their educational costs.

The Turkey Trot will begin at 9 am and will be located at Fox Brook Park (2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045). This is also the location where you can pick up your pre-race packet from 12-4 pm on November 26th. The 5K race is timed, with awards given out to the top three male and female runners broken down by age, as well as the overall top male and female finisher. Divisions for both male and female runners include 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. After the race, there will be refreshments and a raffle with prizes provided by sponsors like Wisconsin Athletic Club and Performance Running Outfitters.

The 5k race is created to be enjoyable for all fitness levels and is encouraging all walkers, joggers, and runners to register at Turkey Trot – Brookfield, WI – Kelly Johnson Foundation .

Those wanting to participate can also register for the 5k on race day from 8:00 to 8:45 am at the Fox Brook Park location. Registration costs $35 for adults, $20 for youth 14 and under, and $30 for seniors 65 and older for anyone who pre-registers before Thursday, November 27th. Race day registration will be $40 for adults, $25 for youth 14 and under, and $35 for seniors 65 and older. Furthermore, if you register as a family, you will receive a $10 discount at the end of your order.

For those who may want to give back but are not interested in the race itself, the event is also in need of volunteers to help it run smoothly. From assisting with Packet Pickup and Set-up to Event Photography and being a Lead Cyclist, there are many opportunities to help out. Apart from the service hours one can put on their resume, volunteers will receive refreshments and get to enjoy this Thanksgiving weekend event.

Registration for 5K/Volunteer Link: https://www.kjfwi.org/wisconsin/turkeytrot/

Kelly Johnson, founder of the Kelly Johnson Foundation and event director, is excited to welcome the community back for the 9th Annual Turkey Trot. She shares, “It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating nine years of the Turkey Trot! What started as an opportunity to bring our community together has grown into a tradition that means so much to us. Year after year, the support and enthusiasm from our participants, families, and volunteers remind us what this event is all about — coming together, giving back, and making a lasting impact.

"We’re proud to continue providing scholarships for local high school students and creating opportunities that make a difference. We can't wait to celebrate another incredible year!"

The Kelly Johnson Foundation would like to thank our 2026 sponsors: Wisconsin Athletic Club Brookfield, Performance Running Outfitters, Rustoleum, Make Wellness, Simple Biz 360, Johnson Therapeutic, Go Macro, Daily Grind Podcast, Snack Buddies, Belgian Boys, SPENGA Brookfield and Clean Simple Eats for their financial and product contributions that will help KJF fund its scholarships and make this event one to remember.

About The Kelly Johnson Foundation: The Kelly Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages individuals to pursue their goals and passions, while also being involved in their schools or communities. The foundation is run by Kelly Johnson, who hopes that her programs are able to give back to the community as well as inspire success. The KJF also hosts a weekly podcast called The Daily Grind to motivate listeners on their goals and put a spotlight on entrepreneurs and athletes. To learn more about the KJF, please visit http://www.kjfwi.org/.