Southwest Texas College 42nd Annual Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Uvalde, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $35 on Nov 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Annual SWTX Turkey Trot 5K Run | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $25$35 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 42nd Annual SWTX Turkey Trot 1 mile Walk/Run | 1 Mile | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 42nd Annual SWTX Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run | Kids | Nov 21, 202610:15 AM | $15$20 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| Race T-shirt Only | – | Nov 21, 202610:15 AM | $15 | – |
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 Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 42nd Annual SWTX Turkey Trot 5K Run: $25 until Nov 2, then $35 until Nov 21.
- 42nd Annual SWTX Turkey Trot 1 mile Walk/Run: $20 until Nov 2, then $25 until Nov 21.
- 42nd Annual SWTX Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run: $15 until Nov 2, then $20 until Nov 21.
- Race T-shirt Only: $15 until Nov 2, then $15 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 42nd Annual SWTX Turkey Trot 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,420 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 85 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
- 2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,420 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2020 (Nov 19, 2020), 2019 (Nov 21, 2019), 2018 (Nov 22, 2018), 2017 (Nov 18, 2017)
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Quick answers
- When is Southwest Texas College 42nd Annual Turkey Trot?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801.
From the organizers
Saturday, November 21, 2026 Flat fast course! Showers. T-Shirts size guaranteed to all pre-registered. WALKERS WELCOME All events start & finish at the SWTX fountain area behind the Administration Building (Heart of the SWTX Uvalde Campus).
Sponsored by Southwest Texas College
Hosted by the SWTX Faculty Association
Award Categories:
5k Overall: Male/Female - Age Group medals
1 Mile Run/Walk: Overall Male/Female - Age Group medals
Kids K Run: Participant medals & Fitness Fun
Pre-Registration ends November 1, 2026
Event Fees: No refunds
5K Run/Walk - $25, $35 after November 1st.
1-Mile Kids Run - $20, $25 after November 1st.
Kids K Fun Run - $15, $20 after November 1st. T-shirt only: $15
Event Schedule
9:00 a.m. 5k/Run/Walk