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Plucked Turkey 10k 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 31, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10k Run10KNov 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.

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The 10K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 31, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $35 until Oct 31, 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 22 percent below a typical 10K in Alabama, which costs $45 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

266
finishers
1:03:37
median (10:14 /mi)
33:57
winning time
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women / men
median 1:03:3735:191:53:11
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (T&S Services) for Plucked Turkey 10k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Plucked Turkey 10k?

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.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 138 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Plucked Turkey 10k 10K year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 112 to 266 finishers, and the median time rose from 58:14 to 1:03:37.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025266 (+48%)1:03:37under 45:3933:57
2024180 (+11%)1:00:23under 43:0535:40
2023162 (+45%)58:52under 44:5035:25
202211258:14under 43:4736:16

From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Plucked Turkey 10k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Rules

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

Course Records

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

T-Shirt Design

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)…

T-Shirt Design, from the Plucked Turkey 10k page

The cause

Food Drive

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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Race details

Where
Norwood Hodges Community Center, Anniston, AL 36207Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 850 feet
Included with entry
Long Sleeve T-shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
10K
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 Plucked Turkey 10k?
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 Oct 31, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
At $35, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 10K in Alabama, which costs $45 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?
10K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 266 runners finished the 10k Run; the median finish was 1:03:37 and the winner ran 33:57.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Norwood Hodges Community Center, Anniston, AL 36207.

From the organizers

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.

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