Armstrong County Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Start time
- 8:55 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Kittanning, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $50 on Nov 21, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Race 10 and younger | Kids | Nov 22, 20268:55 AM | Free | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 22, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 22, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Nov 22, 2026 | $30$35 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 22, 2026 | $45$50 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $50 on Nov 21, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Race 10 and younger: Free until Nov 22.
- Half Marathon: $45 until Nov 20, then $50 until Nov 22.
- 5K: $30 until Nov 20, then $35 until Nov 22.
Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Pennsylvania runs 2:08:35, about 9:49 a mile, based on 37 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:11 and men in 1:59:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Kids Race 10 and younger starts at 8:55 AM. The start sits about 1,110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
On the Armstrong Trail @ Richard G. Snyder YMCA, Kittanning, PA 16201
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 22 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 80 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
- On the Armstrong Trail @ Richard G. Snyder YMCA, Kittanning, PA 16201Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,110 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 22, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Armstrong County Turkey Trot?
- Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 8:55 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 21, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in Pennsylvania, which costs $65 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, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- On the Armstrong Trail @ Richard G. Snyder YMCA, Kittanning, PA 16201.
From the organizers
Miles of Smiles Timing Service has teamed up with the Richard G. Snyder YMCA to have an annual Armstrong County Turkey Trot.
This is a community event to bring joy and happiness to everyone in the spirit of Thanksgiving. We hope you participate or volunteer and enjoy the morning with us!!
🕰️ 🕰️ The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 am and the 5K starts at 9:30 am. There is also a Kids Race at 8:55 for those 10 & Under.
🏅 🦃 Turkey-themed Finisher Medals for Everyone!!
💰 💰 $50 Cash prize for Half Marathon Overall male and female winners. Age Group awards for both the Half Marathon and 5K.
🍔 🍪 We will also have food after the race.