Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5K and Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:40 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Denton, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:40 AM | $15 | 750 |
| Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | 4,000 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K: $15 until Nov 27.
- Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5K: $45 until Oct 1, then $50 until Nov 1, then $55 until Nov 14, then $60 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Denton runs 38:35, about 12:25 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:20 and men in 32:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K starts at 8:40 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
300 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76201
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 41°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 300 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76201Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5K and Kids' Gobble Wobble 1K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:40 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 300 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76201.
From the organizers
Join the Denton Area Running Club on Thanksgiving morning for the 11th annual Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5k Kids' Gobble Wobble 1k. The fun, family-friendly 5k route goes through the beautiful Texas Woman's University campus and around the historic Downtown Denton Square!
Proceeds benefit the Denton Community Food Center.