East Texas Yamboree Tater Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Gilmer, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Sep 26, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20267:35 AM | $25$30 after Sep 26, 2026 | – |
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 Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 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 Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Gilmer High School (Administration Building Parking Lot), Gilmer, TX 75644
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 October 10 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 90°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
- Gilmer High School (Administration Building Parking Lot), Gilmer, TX 75644Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 400 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is East Texas Yamboree Tater Trot?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $25, entry is about 29 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Gilmer High School (Administration Building Parking Lot), Gilmer, TX 75644.
From the organizers
89th East Texas Yamboree Tater Trot
Family 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, October 10 | 7:30 AM
Gilmer High School (Admin Building)
850 Buffalo Street
Gilmer, Texas 75644
Kick off your East Texas Yamboree with one of Gilmer's favorite traditions!
The 89th Annual East Texas Yamboree Tater Trot welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates community, fitness, and one of East Texas' most beloved festivals.