33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 22, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 22, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 22, then $35 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Huntsville runs 38:11, about 12:17 a mile, based on 46 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:53 and men in 32:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the 33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot 5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 22, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899.
From the organizers
RUN · WALK · STROLL · TROT
33 years. Thousands of families. One Thanksgiving morning tradition that keeps growing.
Join Crisis Services of North Alabama on November 26 for the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Run, walk, stroll, or trot a USA Track and Field certified course with your people before the pie. It's the same route used for the Huntsville Track Club's Twilight Run.