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Face to Face Turkey Trot 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $40 on Nov 12, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Walk1 MileNov 26, 20269:00 AM$30$40 after Nov 12, 2026–
5 Mile Run8KNov 26, 20269:00 AM$45$55 after Nov 13, 2026–
Team Carter 1 Mile Walk1 MileNov 26, 20269:00 AM$30$40 after Nov 13, 2026–
Team Carter 5 Mile Run8KNov 26, 20269:00 AM$45$55 after Nov 13, 2026–
1 Mile Virtual WalkVirtual1 MileNov 26, 20269:00 AM$30$40 after Nov 13, 2026–
5 Mile Virtual RunVirtual8KNov 26, 20269:00 AM$45$55 after Nov 13, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 1 Mile fee goes up to $40 on Nov 12, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Walk: $30 until Nov 11, then $40 until Nov 25.
  • 5 Mile Run and Team Carter 5 Mile Run: $45 until Nov 12, then $55 until Nov 26.
  • Team Carter 1 Mile Walk: $30 until Nov 12, then $40 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 9:00 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

Forbidden Drive at the intersection of Thomas Road and W. Northwestern Avenue, Parking lot #3, Philadelphia, PA 19118

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

1,213
finishers
48:38
median (9:44 /mi)
26:08
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
median 48:3831:301:24:23
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Face to Face Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Face to Face Turkey Trot?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 37:26 or better, the top quarter in 42:30, and half the field in 48:38; the last tenth came in after 1:03:50.

Third place by age group, 2025 5 Mile Run
AgeWomenMen
Under 2039:0031:14
20-2933:0132:36
30-3934:0430:32
40-4935:4133:46
50-5942:3834:52
60-6941:5835:42
70+n/a53:11

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 32 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Face to Face Turkey Trot 8K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 916 to 1,213 finishers, and the median time rose from 47:23 to 48:38.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20251,213 (+72%)48:38under 37:2626:08
2024705 (-36%)47:35under 37:0425:20
20231,100 (+14%)47:47under 37:2927:14
2022962 (+5%)47:15under 36:3026:19
202191647:23under 36:5727:03

From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Pennsylvania 8Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 42:30, against 40:35 in a typical Pennsylvania 8K, so times here run 5 percent slower.

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 34°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Face to Face Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-Up

PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON: *Tuesday, November 24th. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Face to Face. 123 East Price Street. Philadelphia, PA 19144. *Wednesday, November 25th. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. *Chestnut Hill College, Fournier Hall. 9601…

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Volunteer

We LOVE our volunteers! Face to Face now has online volunteer scheduling. Click below to see the available volunteer opportunities and sign up. QUESTIONS? Please contact Ally Monteiro, Volunteer Manager, at [email protected].

Rules and FAQ

FAQ

REGISTRATION. WHO ARE THE RACE ORGANIZERS AND WHAT DOES THE RACE SUPPORT? Face to Face is a non-profit 501(c)(3) human services organization dedicated to the health, well-being, and stability of our community. Our mission is to alleviate…

Rules and FAQ

Help

If you have any questions about this race, please contact Lisa Budd, Race Director, at [email protected]. You will receive a prompt reply via e-mail or phone call.

The cause

Become a Sponsor

Face to Face is a non-profit 501(c)(3) human services organization dedicated to the health, well-being, and stability of our community. Our mission is to alleviate suffering and enhance the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our…

The cause

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Race details

Where
Forbidden Drive at the intersection of Thomas Road and W. Northwestern Avenue, Parking lot #3, Philadelphia, PA 19118Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 400 feet
Results posted by the race
Results
Included with entry
Race Shirt; T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 8K
Editions
2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Face to Face Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 12, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, 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?
1 Mile, 8K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 1,213 runners finished the 5 Mile Run; the median finish was 48:38 and the winner ran 26:08.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 42:30, against 40:35 in a typical Pennsylvania 8K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Where does it start?
Forbidden Drive at the intersection of Thomas Road and W. Northwestern Avenue, Parking lot #3, Philadelphia, PA 19118.

From the organizers

ABOUT FACE TO FACE

Face to Face is a non-profit 501(c)(3) human services organization dedicated to the health, well-being, and stability of our community. Our mission is to alleviate suffering and enhance the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our Germantown community. Our programs provide freshly sourced hot meals, legal, medical, behavioral health, and social work services, as well as educational equity services. To learn more about Face to Face, please visit our website: www.facetofacegermantown.org

RACE LOCATION

Forbidden Drive at the intersection of Thomas Road and W. Northwestern Avenue, Parking Lot #3

AWARDS

1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female and 1st place in each age bracket.

ENTRY FEES

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