Kiski Valley Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Apollo, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVTURKEY TROT 1 Mile Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event Hoody Sweatshirt deadline is 11/15) | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
| KVTURKEY TROT 1 Mile Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event T-shirt Deadline is 11/15) | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $30 | 1,000 |
| KVTURKEY TROT 5K Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event Hoody Sweatshirt deadline is 11/15) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
| KVTURKEY TROT 5K Run/walk 9:00am (Event T-shirt Deadline is 11/15) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $35 | 1,000 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- KVTURKEY TROT 1 Mile Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event Hoody Sweatshirt deadline is 11/15): $45 until Nov 24.
- KVTURKEY TROT 1 Mile Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event T-shirt Deadline is 11/15): $30 until Nov 24.
- KVTURKEY TROT 5K Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event Hoody Sweatshirt deadline is 11/15): $50 until Nov 24.
- KVTURKEY TROT 5K Run/walk 9:00am (Event T-shirt Deadline is 11/15): $35 until Nov 24.
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the KVTURKEY TROT 1 Mile Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event Hoody Sweatshirt deadline is 11/15) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Kunkle Park, Apollo, PA 15613
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 November 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 55°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
- Kunkle Park, Apollo, PA 15613Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,230 feet
- Included with entry
- Premium Event Hoody Sweatshirt; Long Sleeve Tri-Blend T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- 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 Kiski Valley Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt, 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, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Kunkle Park, Apollo, PA 15613.
From the organizers
The Kiski Valley Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1Mile Fun Run is a community event for the whole family to enjoy this Thanksgiving! This race is for the serious or the casual runners or walkers of all ages. It has become a great family outing to attend before the family gathering for a holiday feast. We are offering an on-site race that is digitally timed by Miles for Smiles on our 5K certified out and back course at Kunkle Park, Apollo PA.
In-Person 5K Race and 1Mile Fun Run