Magnuson Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:15 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $6
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 meter Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:15 AM | $6 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $38 | – |
| 15k | 15K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $43 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $32 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 400 meter Kids Dash: $6 until Nov 26.
- 10k: $38 until Nov 26.
- 15k: $43 until Nov 26.
- 5k: $32 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the 400 meter Kids Dash starts at 9:15 AM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
NE 65th and Sand Point Way, Seattle, WA 98115
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 (2 years)5k
10k
15k
Aggregated from official results (PNW Events) for Magnuson Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Magnuson Turkey Trot?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 23:48 or better, the top quarter in 28:07, and half the field in 33:10; the last tenth came in after 56:03.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 47:01 or better, the top quarter in 53:01, and half the field in 1:00:12; the last tenth came in after 1:16:08.
At the 2025 15k, the fastest tenth finished in 1:06:18 or better, the top quarter in 1:11:25, and half the field in 1:23:01; the last tenth came in after 1:45:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:21 | 16:49 |
| 20-29 | 21:23 | 15:30 |
| 30-39 | 21:28 | 16:28 |
| 40-49 | 23:13 | 18:49 |
| 50-59 | 24:37 | 21:11 |
| 60-69 | 32:50 | 27:17 |
| 70+ | 47:07 | 27:34 |
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 5 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Magnuson Turkey Trot 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 1,350 to 1,421 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:41 to 33:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,421 (+5%) | 33:10 | under 23:48 | 15:14 |
| 2024 | 1,350 | 34:41 | under 24:17 | 15:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Washington 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:07, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Washington 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 53:01, against 56:03 in a typical Washington 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- 15K: Faster than most US 15Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 15K field finished under 1:11:25, against 1:20:57 in a typical US 15K, so times here run 12 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 37°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 41% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°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
- NE 65th and Sand Point Way, Seattle, WA 98115Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 340 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Magnuson Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $6 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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, 10K, 15K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,421 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 33:10 and the winner ran 15:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:07, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- NE 65th and Sand Point Way, Seattle, WA 98115.
From the organizers
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