SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Rogers, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $20 · 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
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 1Mile Fun Run and Walk | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| SDIA Turkey Trot For Heroes 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| SDIA Wild Gobbler | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
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 Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 1Mile Fun Run and Walk: $20 until Nov 26.
- SDIA Turkey Trot For Heroes 5K: $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 26.
- SDIA Wild Gobbler: $40 until Oct 31, 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 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Rogers runs 33:39, about 10:50 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:50 and men in 29:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 1Mile Fun Run and Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,320 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1200 Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756
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)SDIA Turkey Trot For Heroes 5K
SDIA Wild Gobbler
Aggregated from official results for SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes?
At the 2025 SDIA Turkey Trot For Heroes 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 21:55 or better, the top quarter in 26:09, and half the field in 31:26; the last tenth came in after 48:17.
At the 2025 SDIA Wild Gobbler, the fastest tenth finished in 30:51 or better, the top quarter in 33:41, and half the field in 39:25; the last tenth came in after 49:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:52 | 18:07 |
| 20-29 | 25:17 | 18:42 |
| 30-39 | 23:25 | 19:35 |
| 40-49 | 24:59 | 20:33 |
| 50-59 | 27:05 | 24:27 |
| 60-69 | 35:29 | 28:10 |
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
About the same size since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 373 to 385 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:12 to 31:26.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 385 (-7%) | 31:26 | under 21:55 | 15:30 |
| 2024 | 412 (+10%) | 30:51 | under 22:16 | 16:27 |
| 2023 | 373 | 32:12 | under 23:01 | 15:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:09, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 11 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 36°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 66°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
- 1200 Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,320 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 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 Arkansas?
- At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 385 runners finished the SDIA Turkey Trot For Heroes 5K; the median finish was 31:26 and the winner ran 15:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:09, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1200 Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756.
From the organizers
Held every Thanksgiving morning at the Center for Non Profits in Roger, AR our Turkey Trot for Heroes 5K is an exciting event that garners the full support of local runners, running organizations, and our communities.
In addition to the traditional 5K run, we have a Wild Gobbler 5K (a 5K with 5 stations of exercises throughout the route dedicated to Fallen Heroes), and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk!
We are proud to partner again this year with Rogers Fraternal Order of Police! Proceeds from the race fund the programs of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance.
NEW AWARDS! The Wild Gobbler has 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for men and women!!