Farmington 5K Turkey Trot & 2-mile Gobble Wobble 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Farmington, New Mexico
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $20 on Nov 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-mile Gobble Wobble | Other | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $15$20 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| 5K Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $30$40 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $20 on Nov 21, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2-mile Gobble Wobble: $15 until Nov 20, then $20 until Nov 21.
- 5K Turkey Trot: $30 until Nov 20, then $40 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Mexico, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Farmington runs 32:09, about 10:21 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:01 and men in 29:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 2-mile Gobble Wobble starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,340 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Orchard Plaza, Farmington, NM 87401
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 for Farmington 5K Turkey Trot & 2-mile Gobble Wobble. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Farmington 5K Turkey Trot & 2-mile Gobble Wobble?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:43 or better, the top quarter in 27:36, and half the field in 31:54; the last tenth came in after 49:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:04 | 19:28 |
| 20-29 | 25:41 | 22:35 |
| 30-39 | 26:11 | 22:48 |
| 40-49 | 25:03 | 22:13 |
| 50-59 | 28:46 | 23:44 |
| 60-69 | 33:04 | 25:31 |
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 148 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Farmington 5K Turkey Trot & 2-mile Gobble Wobble 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 104 to 258 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:52 to 31:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 258 (+34%) | 31:54 | under 23:43 | 17:01 |
| 2024 | 193 (+176%) | 32:18 | under 23:19 | 16:41 |
| 2023 | 70 (+11%) | 33:11 | under 23:42 | 19:21 |
| 2022 | 63 (-39%) | 31:08 | under 23:29 | 18:10 |
| 2021 | 104 | 33:52 | under 25:00 | 18:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Mexico 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:36, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 10 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 21 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 6% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 62°F.
Based on 85 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
- Orchard Plaza, Farmington, NM 87401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,340 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Farmington 5K Turkey Trot & 2-mile Gobble Wobble?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Nov 21, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Mexico?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Mexico, 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 258 runners finished the 5K Turkey Trot; the median finish was 31:54 and the winner ran 17:01.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:36, against 30:31 in a typical New Mexico 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Orchard Plaza, Farmington, NM 87401.
From the organizers
5K Turkey Trot & 2-mile Gobble Wobble
Orchard Plaza, Downtown Farmington, NM
9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026
The City of Farmington's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department is once again bringing you the great American Tradition known as Turkey Trots.
The City’s annual 5K Turkey Trot and 2 Mile Gobble Wobble will be held November 21, 2026!