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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 31, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 10K in Alabama, which costs $45 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Alabama runs 1:01:38, about 9:55 a mile, based on 43 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:08 and men in 57:22.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Norwood Hodges Community Center, Anniston, AL 36207
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (T&S Services) for Plucked Turkey 10k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 45:39 or better, the top quarter in 50:12, and half the field in 1:03:37; the last tenth came in after 1:42:12.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 138 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 112 to 266 finishers, and the median time rose from 58:14 to 1:03:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 266 (+48%) | 1:03:37 | under 45:39 | 33:57 |
| 2024 | 180 (+11%) | 1:00:23 | under 43:05 | 35:40 |
| 2023 | 162 (+45%) | 58:52 | under 44:50 | 35:25 |
| 2022 | 112 | 58:14 | under 43:47 | 36:16 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Alabama 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 50:12, against 52:37 in a typical Alabama 10K, so times here run 5 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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 70°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.
What the organizers of Plucked Turkey 10k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
The Plucked Turkey 10K is open to runners and walkers of all abilities. There is no age minimum. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian register for them online. Earbuds are strongly discouraged. The roads are closed, but you need to…
Course
Male: Luke Holcombe, 33:56 (2025). Female: Megan Williams, 38:32 (2012). Anyone who breaks a course record (male or female) will receive $50 as part of their reward. If the runner cannot or does not wish to accept the cash prize, it will…
Shirt and medal
Unisex long sleeve t-shirt guaranteed with your registration by October 31st. Remaining stock will be allocated as you register. Shirts will ONLY be available for pick-up during check-in (Wednesday evening or Thursday morning on race day)…
The cause
Help us replenish our local food banks during their busiest time of the year. You can help us give back to the community by bringing non-perishable food items to donate to the local food banks. Every bit counts!
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What started as a Thanksgiving morning run has turned into a tradition. Come build that Thanksgiving appetite by running the 6.2 mile certified course through the beautiful Golden Springs community. This ARC event benefits the YMCA. Walkers are welcome! Come and participate as a family. Overall male and female winners receive a Turkey Breast from The Honey Baked Ham Company. Overall 2nd & 3rd male and female receive Yummy Pies. AGE GROUP Awards M/F = 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ and over. The course is USATF certified and we will have chip timing.