Run! Turkey Run! 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K UNTIMED for ages 3 and under | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Street Mile | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 202610:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Street Mile UNTIMED for ages 3 and under | – | Nov 26, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K and Street Mile: $30 until Oct 1, then $35 until Nov 1, then $40 until Nov 26.
- 5K UNTIMED for ages 3 and under and Street Mile UNTIMED for ages 3 and under: Free until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Montana ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Billings runs 36:48, about 11:51 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:08 and men in 32:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 3,650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2nd Ave N Downtown Billings, Billings, MT 59101
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 (5 years)5K
Street Mile
Aggregated from official results (Competitive Timing) for Run! Turkey Run!. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run! Turkey Run!?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:43 or better, the top quarter in 28:50, and half the field in 36:48; the last tenth came in after 59:54.
At the 2025 Street Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 8:21 or better, the top quarter in 10:41, and half the field in 14:21; the last tenth came in after 21:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:17 | 17:44 |
| 20-29 | 20:37 | 17:22 |
| 30-39 | 23:21 | 18:11 |
| 40-49 | 22:35 | 20:08 |
| 50-59 | 26:04 | 21:57 |
| 60-69 | 27:50 | 23:45 |
| 70+ | 36:37 | 27:26 |
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 57 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Run! Turkey Run! 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 1,466 to 2,220 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:32 to 36:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,220 (+28%) | 36:48 | under 24:43 | 15:07 |
| 2024 | 1,734 (+11%) | 38:37 | under 26:32 | 16:40 |
| 2023 | 1,561 (+40%) | 35:54 | under 24:54 | 15:12 |
| 2022 | 1,114 (-24%) | 34:31 | under 24:25 | 15:04 |
| 2021 | 1,466 | 37:32 | under 24:47 | 16:05 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Montana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 28:50 in a typical Montana 5K, so times here are about average.
- 1 Mile: Slower than most Montana 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 10:41, against 9:48 in a typical Montana 1-mile race, so times here run 9 percent slower.
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 24°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 56°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
- 2nd Ave N Downtown Billings, Billings, MT 59101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,650 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeved T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- 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 Run! Turkey Run!?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Montana?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Montana ($30).
- 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, 2,220 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:48 and the winner ran 15:07.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:50, against 28:50 in a typical Montana 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2nd Ave N Downtown Billings, Billings, MT 59101.
From the organizers
Out Run Hunger
Grab your friends and family for a 5K and Mile race through the streets of downtown Billings to benefit local charities that fight hunger.
Plan your race
Packet pickup is the day before the race. Check out our website for packet pickup times and location.
Race course maps and parking information.
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