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Albuquerque Turkey Trot 2026

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time: 8:15 AM start (Denver)
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Entry fee: From $12 · goes up to $15 on Nov 25, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Tot Trot	Kids	Nov 26, 20268:15 AM	$12$15 after Nov 25, 2026	–
Little Turkey Mile	Kids	Nov 26, 20268:30 AM	$20	–
10k Run	10K	Nov 26, 20269:00 AM	$50$55 after Oct 30, 2026	–
5k Run/Walk	5K	Nov 26, 20269:05 AM	$45$49 after Oct 30, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Kids fee goes up to $15 on Nov 25, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Tot Trot: $12 until Nov 25, then $15 until Nov 27.
Little Turkey Mile: $20 until Nov 26.
10k Run: $50 until Oct 30, then $55 until Nov 19, then $59 until Nov 25, then $65 until Nov 26.
5k Run/Walk: $45 until Oct 30, then $49 until Nov 19, then $55 until Nov 25, then $60 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 10K in New Mexico, which costs $40 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Albuquerque runs 1:03:34, about 10:14 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:30 and men in 57:52.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Tot Trot starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 5,280 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Sid Cutter Pavillon - Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 54°F.

Based on 75 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: Sid Cutter Pavillon - Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM 87113Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 5,280 feet
Results posted by the race: RESULTS
Included with entry: T-Shirt; T-shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, 10K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Albuquerque Turkey Trot?: Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $12 before processing fees, and rises to $15 on Nov 25, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New Mexico?: At $50, entry is about 25 percent above a typical 10K in New Mexico, which costs $40 right now.
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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, 10K, Kids.
Where does it start?: Sid Cutter Pavillon - Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM 87113.