Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 2026
- Date
- 2 race dates, November 13 to 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Huntington, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Nov 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 13, 2026 | ||||
| 2026 Turkey Trot SHIRT ONLY | – | Nov 13, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | ||||
| Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 20, 2026 | – |
| Youth Turkey Trot- Untimed | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Turkey Waddle 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Turkey Trot Anywhere (virtual)Virtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:00 AM | $35 | – |
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 20, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2026 Turkey Trot SHIRT ONLY and Youth Turkey Trot- Untimed: $15 until Nov 26.
- Turkey Trot 5K: $35 until Nov 19, then $40 until Nov 25, then $50 until Nov 26.
- Turkey Waddle 1 Mile: $25 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 Indiana runs 36:34, about 11:46 a mile, based on 493 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:39 and men in 31:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the 2026 Turkey Trot SHIRT ONLY starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2824 Theater Ave, Huntington, IN 46750
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 (3 years)Aggregated from official results (eRunner Timing and Results) for Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:33 or better, the top quarter in 27:29, and half the field in 34:15; the last tenth came in after 53:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:08 | 19:56 |
| 20-29 | 23:33 | 19:12 |
| 30-39 | 25:09 | 21:23 |
| 40-49 | 24:10 | 21:37 |
| 50-59 | 28:23 | 25:09 |
| 60-69 | 36:46 | 23:25 |
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 8 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 509 to 469 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:10 to 34:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 469 (-26%) | 34:15 | under 23:33 | 15:55 |
| 2024 | 630 (+24%) | 34:25 | under 23:28 | 15:23 |
| 2023 | 509 | 35:10 | under 23:22 | 15:20 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:29, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 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 13 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 65°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
- 2824 Theater Ave, Huntington, IN 46750Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 730 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 13, 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 Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle?
- It runs on 2 dates from November 13 to 26, 2026. The next is Friday, November 13, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 20, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 469 runners finished the Turkey Trot 5K; the median finish was 34:15 and the winner ran 15:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:29, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2824 Theater Ave, Huntington, IN 46750.
From the organizers
Start your Thanksgiving morning with one of Huntington County's favorite holiday traditions!
Join hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and friends for the Pathfinder Turkey Trot & Family Waddle on Thanksgiving morning. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with your family, pushing a stroller, or simply looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday, there's a place for everyone.
The chip-timed Turkey Trot 5K welcomes both runners and walkers, while the Family Waddle is a fun, one-mile walk designed for children, grandparents, strollers, and anyone looking for a shorter, family-friendly experience.