La Porte Turkey Trot 2026 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- La Porte, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $35 · 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
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot 5K RUN | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 12, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trot 5K WALK | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 12, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 12, then $40 until Nov 25, then $45 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in La Porte runs 33:08, about 10:40 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:34 and men in 30:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the Turkey Trot 5K RUN starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
801 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 46350
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 resultsTurkey Trot 5K RUN
Turkey Trot 5K WALK
Aggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for La Porte Turkey Trot 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at La Porte Turkey Trot 2026?
At the 2025 Turkey Trot 5K RUN, the fastest tenth finished in 24:11 or better, the top quarter in 27:31, and half the field in 33:08; the last tenth came in after 50:26.
At the 2025 Turkey Trot 5K WALK, the fastest tenth finished in 39:51 or better, the top quarter in 48:32, and half the field in 52:04; the last tenth came in after 58:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:06 | 20:07 |
| 20-29 | 26:02 | 18:08 |
| 30-39 | 26:22 | 23:15 |
| 40-49 | 25:59 | 23:45 |
| 50-59 | 31:25 | 24:48 |
| 60-69 | 43:55 | 26:07 |
| 70+ | n/a | 34:56 |
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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:31, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 3 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 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 18°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.
Race details
- Where
- 801 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 46350Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is La Porte Turkey Trot 2026?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 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 Indiana?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 412 runners finished the Turkey Trot 5K RUN; the median finish was 33:08 and the winner ran 16:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:31, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 801 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 46350.
From the organizers
Just a good ol' 5k race / walk on beautiful Michigan Avenue in La Porte, Indiana on Thanksgiving. We've been doing it for a hot minute. All proceeds from the La Porte Turkey Trot go to the La Porte Educational Development Foundation which benefits students at La Porte Community School Corporation.