B-Town Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-Town Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 23, 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 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 22, then $35 until Nov 24, then $40 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 Indiana ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Bloomington runs 37:43, about 12:08 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:53 and men in 31:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:41 AM, and the B-Town Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Switchyard Park, Bloomington, IN 47403
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for B-Town Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at B-Town Turkey Trot?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:22 or better, the top quarter in 27:46, and half the field in 34:33; the last tenth came in after 57:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:08 | 17:45 |
| 20-29 | 21:01 | 19:03 |
| 30-39 | 21:03 | 20:26 |
| 40-49 | 23:30 | 20:26 |
| 50-59 | 26:14 | 22:47 |
| 60-69 | 33:43 | 30:37 |
| 70+ | 41:20 | 35:13 |
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 206 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
B-Town Turkey Trot 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 350 to 1,072 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:06 to 34:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,072 (+24%) | 34:33 | under 23:22 | 15:39 |
| 2024 | 866 (+32%) | 33:54 | under 22:54 | 15:36 |
| 2023 | 656 (+87%) | 34:59 | under 23:56 | 15:36 |
| 2022 | 350 | 35:06 | under 23:10 | 16:07 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:46, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here are about average.
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 26 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 58°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
- Switchyard Park, Bloomington, IN 47403Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is B-Town Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Indiana ($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.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,072 runners finished the B-Town Turkey Trot; the median finish was 34:33 and the winner ran 15:39.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:46, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Switchyard Park, Bloomington, IN 47403.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Footpath; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
A 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning in Bloomington's B-Line Trail through Switchyard Park for neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy together!
Long Sleeve Race T-Shirts guaranteed to those who register by 12:00p (EST) on 11/13/26.
Shirts are not included for children ages 0-9 as there is no cost for their registration, however, additional shirts may be purchased for $15 by 12p (EST) on 11/13/26 via the website. (Click Here)
11/25/26 Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:
9-11am and 4-6pm at "The Warehouse" (1525 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN 47403)
Those registered after 6pm on 11/25/26 will need to pick up their race bibs between 7:00-7:30am on Race Day at Switchyard Park.