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Henderson Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Tot Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 9:25 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Henderson, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $25 on Sep 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's Tot Trot | Kids | Nov 28, 20269:25 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 28, 20269:30 AM | $20$25 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Sponsor Registration | – | Nov 28, 20269:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $25 on Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kid's Tot Trot: Free until Nov 28.
- 5K Run/Walk: $20 until Sep 29, then $25 until Oct 29, then $30 until Nov 28, then $35 until Nov 28.
- Sponsor Registration: Free until Nov 29.
Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 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 Henderson runs 36:48, about 11:51 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:53 and men in 32:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Kid's Tot Trot starts at 9:25 AM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Campfire Coffee Co., Henderson, TX 75652
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)100
finishers
36:48
median (11:52 /mi)
18:29
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (iTRI365) for Henderson Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Tot Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Henderson Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Tot Trot?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:49 or better, the top quarter in 28:50, and half the field in 36:48; the last tenth came in after 54:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:15 | 23:45 |
| 20-29 | 29:31 | 23:26 |
| 30-39 | 31:04 | 27:39 |
| 40-49 | 34:24 | 26:36 |
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
Down 12 percent since 2024.
113
2024
100
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Henderson Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Tot Trot 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 113 to 100 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:31 to 36:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 (-12%) | 36:48 | under 24:49 | 18:29 |
| 2024 | 113 | 34:31 | under 24:42 | 19:15 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 28 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Henderson Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Tot Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Campfire Coffee Co., Henderson, TX 75652Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Henderson Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Tot Trot?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 9:25 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $20, entry is about 43 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.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 100 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:48 and the winner ran 18:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Campfire Coffee Co., Henderson, TX 75652.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Keep your eyes on the pies and join us for the 5th Annual Henderson Turkey Trot 5K & Kids' Tot Trot on November 28, 2026!
Proceeds from this event will go to local ministries!
📍 Special THANKS to Campfire Coffee Co. for being our gracious host!
🥳 Sponsorships available!
💦 Post-race hydration & nutrition provided
✖️ Presented by Rusk County Running Club, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Race Schedule
8:30AM-9:15AM Check-in
9:15AM Welcome, instructions, prayer, group photo
9:25AM Kids' Tot Trot
9:30AM 5K START!