32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:45 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 Centimeter Turkey Toddlers | Other | Nov 21, 20269:45 AM | Free | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 15,000 Centimeter Turkey Toddlers: Free until Nov 21.
- 5k Run/Walk: $25 until Nov 19.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Indiana runs 35:04, about 11:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:28 and men in 32:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the 15,000 Centimeter Turkey Toddlers starts at 9:45 AM. The start sits about 860 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Homestead High School Environmental Center, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (eRunner Timing and Results) for 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:56 or better, the top quarter in 27:26, and half the field in 32:30; the last tenth came in after 55:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:29 | 18:08 |
| 20-29 | 25:11 | 22:23 |
| 30-39 | 24:59 | 22:24 |
| 40-49 | 27:26 | 21:52 |
| 50-59 | 28:24 | 24:02 |
| 60-69 | 34:19 | 25:10 |
| 70+ | 45:23 | 38:14 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 65 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 275 to 454 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:03 to 32:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 454 (+20%) | 32:30 | under 22:56 | 18:01 |
| 2024 | 379 (+31%) | 34:18 | under 23:31 | 19:08 |
| 2023 | 290 (+19%) | 33:36 | under 24:09 | 18:58 |
| 2022 | 244 (-11%) | 30:15 | under 23:33 | 19:59 |
| 2021 | 275 | 32:03 | under 24:06 | 18:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:26, against 30:54 in a typical Indiana trail 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Homestead High School Environmental Center, Fort Wayne, IN 46804Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 860 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 454 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 32:30 and the winner ran 18:01.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:26, against 30:54 in a typical Indiana trail 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Homestead High School Environmental Center, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
From the organizers
Homestead High School Environmental Center Map
The race terrain consists of gravel paths, roads, grass, and trails.
The event also features a 15,000-centimeter race on trails for Turkey Toddlers 10 & under at 9:45 am.
*NO STROLLERS AND NO PETS*
*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION*
Packet pickup and race registration will be available at Fleet Feet South from 4-6pm on November 20th.
Packet pickup morning of the race at the Homestead Environmental Center from 8:30am to 9:30am.
First 350 registered runners received the 2025 Turkey Trot buff.
Winter Savings - Opening of Registration through March 31 - $17
Spring/Summer Sale - April 1st through August 31st - $20
September 1 through November 19th: $25
Packet Pickup Registration, November 20th only: $27