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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 3, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 3, 2026 | – |
| Assisted 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $30 on Nov 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Louisiana, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Baton Rouge runs 37:46, about 12:09 a mile, based on 26 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:59 and men in 32:16.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
368 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (FRESHJUNKIE Racing) for Baton Rouge Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 24:04 or better, the top quarter in 28:02, and half the field in 35:15; the last tenth came in after 56:02.
At the 2025 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 9:12 or better, the top quarter in 11:18, and half the field in 14:42; the last tenth came in after 21:05.
At the 2025 Assisted 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:33 or better, the top quarter in 27:32, and half the field in 30:34; the last tenth came in after 39:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:31 | 16:27 |
| 20-29 | 21:46 | 15:40 |
| 30-39 | 20:33 | 17:08 |
| 40-49 | 21:48 | 19:38 |
| 50-59 | 27:00 | 21:53 |
| 60-69 | 30:26 | 22:29 |
| 70+ | 38:30 | 30:20 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 66 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 1,517 to 2,450 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:49 to 35:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,450 (+19%) | 35:15 | under 24:04 | 15:08 |
| 2024 | 2,063 (+11%) | 35:09 | under 24:05 | 15:17 |
| 2023 | 1,865 (+42%) | 34:23 | under 23:45 | 15:51 |
| 2022 | 1,317 (-13%) | 34:57 | under 23:41 | 15:37 |
| 2021 | 1,517 | 33:49 | under 23:27 | 16:26 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Louisiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:02, against 28:43 in a typical Louisiana 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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 79°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.
What the organizers of Baton Rouge Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) and the Baton Rouge Turkey Trot have implemented a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) for our races that will communicate the status of course conditions on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate…
Schedule and packet pickup
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP AT DICK'S HOUSE OF SPORT. NEW Location: 6501 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836. Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm. MAIL MY BIB. If you would like to have your race bib mailed to you…
Course
The 5K course and the 1 Mile course start and end on 4th Street at Convention Street in downtown Baton Rouge. The 1 Mile course will turn around on Spanish Town Rd and return to the finish line. The 5K course leads runners around the State…
Awards
OVERALL AWARDS. The top finishers in the 5K will receive an overall award in the following categories: Overall Male and Female (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) - scored using GUN TIME. Masters (40+) male and female (1st Only) - scored using GUN TIME…
Rules and FAQ
GENERAL INFORMATION. DO YOU LIMIT THE NUMBER OF RUNNERS IN EACH RACE? The 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run are not capped at this time. WILL YOU HAVE PACERS? There are no pacers for the Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 5K or the 1-Mile Fun Run. Runners will…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Celebrating its 38th year, the Turkey Trot returns to Downtown Baton Rouge on the morning of Thanksgiving 2024. This race is a local thanksgiving tradition – one that serves the community by keeping them active and fit through racing and by partnering with the March of Dimes as a fund-raiser to help their organization financially and by spreading the word about the work they do.
Come run, walk or jog the 5K or the 1 mile fun run with your family and friends and #earnyourturkey.