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SMT Turkey Trot 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30 · 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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k Run / Walk5KNov 26, 20268:00 AM$30$35 after Oct 1, 20262,875
Cranberry Challenge–Nov 26, 20268:00 AM$40$45 after Oct 1, 2026155

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5k Run / Walk: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 19.
  • Cranberry Challenge: $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Oct 31, then $50 until Nov 19.

Online registration closes Nov 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

5k Run / Walk

2,228
finishers
35:30
median (11:27 /mi)
15:09
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
median 35:3018:461:13:06
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Cranberry Challenge

81
finishers
38:19
median
25:10
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for SMT Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at SMT Turkey Trot?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k Run / Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2020:5217:36
20-2922:4915:38
30-3920:0716:53
40-4922:3118:59
50-5923:5421:07
60-6927:5224:16
70+38:1929:34

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 14 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

SMT Turkey Trot 5K year by year

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20252,228 (+27%)35:30under 24:2715:09
20241,759 (-19%)35:07under 24:5915:15
20232,159 (+11%)35:32under 24:5815:12
20221,93835:28under 24:5315:14

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of SMT Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.

The cause

Sponsorship Levels

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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Race details

Where
New Cumberland Borough Park, New Cumberland, PA 17070Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 650 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
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 SMT Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($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?
5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 2,228 runners finished the 5k Run / Walk; the median finish was 35:30 and the winner ran 15:09.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
New Cumberland Borough Park, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the 21th Annual SMT Turkey Trot!

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.

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