Sea Rim Striders' Annual Turkey Trot 5K | 10K | Kids K 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Beaumont, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $5
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids K | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Kids K [Special Needs] | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $5 | – |
| 10K Adaptive Athlete | 10K | Nov 26, 20267:50 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Adaptive Athlete | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:50 AM | $25 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids K: $10 until Nov 2, then $10 until Nov 25.
- Kids K [Special Needs]: $5 until Nov 2, then $5 until Nov 25.
- 10K Adaptive Athlete: $35 until Nov 2, then $35 until Nov 25.
- 5K Adaptive Athlete: $25 until Nov 2, then $25 until Nov 25.
Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Texas runs 1:06:46, about 10:45 a mile, based on 236 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:59 and men in 1:00:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the Kids K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
700 Crockett St., Beaumont, TX 77702
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
10K
Aggregated from official results for Sea Rim Striders' Annual Turkey Trot 5K | 10K | Kids K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sea Rim Striders' Annual Turkey Trot 5K | 10K | Kids K?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:52 or better, the top quarter in 30:25, and half the field in 38:37; the last tenth came in after 59:19.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:21 or better, the top quarter in 51:17, and half the field in 58:25; the last tenth came in after 1:18:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:22 | 16:48 |
| 20-29 | 23:47 | 17:45 |
| 30-39 | 23:55 | 20:54 |
| 40-49 | 24:19 | 19:36 |
| 50-59 | 28:39 | 21:20 |
| 60-69 | 29:13 | 26:13 |
| 70+ | 47:00 | 38:19 |
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 304 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Sea Rim Striders' Annual Turkey Trot 5K | 10K | Kids K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 441 to 1,935 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:53 to 38:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,935 (+14%) | 38:37 | under 25:52 | 15:28 |
| 2024 | 1,692 (+39%) | 38:10 | under 26:06 | 17:05 |
| 2023 | 1,219 (+55%) | 38:15 | under 25:24 | 16:15 |
| 2022 | 785 (+78%) | 37:40 | under 25:04 | 17:27 |
| 2021 | 441 | 37:53 | under 26:18 | 17:36 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:25, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 51:17, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 10 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 50°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 78°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
- 700 Crockett St., Beaumont, TX 77702Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- 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 Sea Rim Striders' Annual Turkey Trot 5K | 10K | Kids K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 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, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,935 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:37 and the winner ran 15:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:25, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 700 Crockett St., Beaumont, TX 77702.
From the organizers
Sea Rim Striders' 2026 Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Kids K
36th Annual
The Sea Rim Striders Run Club is an all-volunteer incorporated 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization that has been in existence since the 1970's! We support, encourage, and promote running and walking at all levels to increase health and fitness awareness, as well as giving back to our community.
Everything we do throughout the year is free and open to the public except the Turkey Trot event, as it is our signature fundraiser event of the year.
We work hard behind the scenes to bring you this awesome Annual race. Join us as we host this holiday tradition, right here in Beaumont, Texas at The Event Centre on Thanksgiving Morning!
Charity Benefit: