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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run / Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | 2,875 |
| Cranberry Challenge | – | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | 155 |
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.
Online registration closes Nov 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Cumberland runs 35:30, about 11:26 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:02 and men in 32:01.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5k Run / Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
New Cumberland Borough Park, New Cumberland, PA 17070
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for SMT Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5k Run / Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 24:27 or better, the top quarter in 28:51, and half the field in 35:30; the last tenth came in after 1:06:15.
At the 2025 Cranberry Challenge, the fastest tenth finished in 28:41 or better, the top quarter in 33:28, and half the field in 38:19; the last tenth came in after 49:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:52 | 17:36 |
| 20-29 | 22:49 | 15:38 |
| 30-39 | 20:07 | 16:53 |
| 40-49 | 22:31 | 18:59 |
| 50-59 | 23:54 | 21:07 |
| 60-69 | 27:52 | 24:16 |
| 70+ | 38:19 | 29:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 14 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 1,938 to 2,228 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:28 to 35:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,228 (+27%) | 35:30 | under 24:27 | 15:09 |
| 2024 | 1,759 (-19%) | 35:07 | under 24:59 | 15:15 |
| 2023 | 2,159 (+11%) | 35:32 | under 24:58 | 15:12 |
| 2022 | 1,938 | 35:28 | under 24:53 | 15:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:51, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 6 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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 55°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 SMT Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Close to 2,200 participants are expected to participate in the 2023 event. Additional spectators are anticipated to attend as well. By sponsoring the SMT Turkey Trot, your tax-deductible donation will help families in our community who are…
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ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
You can still register in person at any of the 3 packet pickup locations outline below. Limited race shirt sizes will be available while supplies last.
PRE-REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP
Participants who have pre-registered may pick up their packets as follows:
Monday, November 24, 2025
Fleet Feet Harrisburg from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4640 High Pointe Blvd, Suite A6, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 700, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
New Cumberland Fire Hall from noon to 6 p.m.