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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- Turkey Stampede -- 10k Run | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $18$20 after Nov 1, 2026 | 3,000 |
| -- Turkey Stampede -- 5k Run | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:35 AM | $18$20 after Nov 1, 2026 | 5,000 |
| -- Turkey Stampede -- 5k Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:40 AM | $18$20 after Nov 1, 2026 | 3,000 |
| -- Turkey Stampede -- 1-Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20268:45 AM | $15$17 after Nov 1, 2026 | 3,000 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $20 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $18, entry is about 47 percent below a typical 10K in Indiana, which costs $34 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Indiana runs 1:03:08, about 10:10 a mile, based on 50 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:14 and men in 57:05.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:45 AM, and the -- Turkey Stampede -- 10k Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 760 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
220 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46516
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Faith Mission Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco, Inc.. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 -- Turkey Stampede -- 5k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 23:44 or better, the top quarter in 27:25, and half the field in 32:34; the last tenth came in after 49:15.
At the 2025 -- Turkey Stampede -- 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 42:54 or better, the top quarter in 49:29, and half the field in 55:38; the last tenth came in after 1:09:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:01 | 17:12 |
| 20-29 | 20:28 | 15:36 |
| 30-39 | 23:26 | 20:16 |
| 40-49 | 23:09 | 19:23 |
| 50-59 | 27:27 | 22:44 |
| 60-69 | 34:42 | 23:00 |
| 70+ | 55:16 | 30:36 |
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.
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:25, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 4 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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 17°F and hot years reach 52°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 Faith Mission Turkey Stampede presented by Adams Remco, Inc. cover on their registration page, in brief.
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