City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Killeen, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 4, then $30 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Killeen runs 34:50, about 11:13 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:02 and men in 29:49.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Stonetree Golf Club, Killeen, TX 76543
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Pro-Fit Race Timing) for City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:55 or better, the top quarter in 28:35, and half the field in 34:50; the last tenth came in after 56:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:53 | 20:37 |
| 20-29 | 27:22 | 22:16 |
| 30-39 | 26:16 | 22:16 |
| 40-49 | 26:29 | 22:38 |
| 50-59 | 33:44 | 25:13 |
| 60-69 | 39:17 | 31:17 |
| 70+ | 42:17 | n/a |
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 21 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 164 to 199 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:07 to 34:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 199 (+12%) | 34:50 | under 23:55 | 19:02 |
| 2024 | 177 (+10%) | 35:27 | under 25:26 | 19:50 |
| 2023 | 161 (+13%) | 33:18 | under 23:49 | 18:41 |
| 2022 | 142 (-13%) | 34:04 | under 23:51 | 17:32 |
| 2021 | 164 | 32:07 | under 22:50 | 17:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
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 7 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 70 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
- Stonetree Golf Club, Killeen, TX 76543Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 199 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:50 and the winner ran 19:02.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:35, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Stonetree Golf Club, Killeen, TX 76543.
From the organizers
Come run or walk a 5K at Stonetree Golf Club in Killeen and help raise funds for the Food Care Center in Killeen. The Food Care Center provides food to over 2000 people per week; 50% of these are children.
This race is part of the Cen-Tex Series!