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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 8, 2026 | – |
| Sleeping But Supporting | – | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Nov 21, 20268:10 AM | $30$35 after Nov 8, 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 $35 on Nov 8, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Tennessee, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Morristown runs 34:38, about 11:09 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:56 and men in 28:18.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
5233 Old Hwy 11E, Morristown, TN 37814
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Total Race Solutions) for Stepping Out Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 21:25 or better, the top quarter in 26:12, and half the field in 32:33; the last tenth came in after 54:57.
At the 2025 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 23:03 or better, the top quarter in 26:32, and half the field in 32:46; the last tenth came in after 53:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:28 | 18:26 |
| 20-29 | 30:58 | 19:11 |
| 30-39 | 30:15 | 23:10 |
| 40-49 | 31:47 | 24:21 |
| 50-59 | 32:07 | 25:27 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 35:17 |
| 70+ | n/a | 38:13 |
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 127 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 78 to 169 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:41 to 32:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 (+11%) | 32:33 | under 21:25 | 17:25 |
| 2024 | 152 (+95%) | 31:15 | under 22:36 | 18:39 |
| 2021 | 78 | 37:41 | under 26:19 | 20:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Tennessee 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:12, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 12 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.
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 67°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.
What the organizers of Stepping Out Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
The ability to register and pay the registration fee with cash will only be available at the check in site between 6:30 am and 7:30 am. We will have a special table set up for cash transactions. The registrant will need to utilize their…
Parking and travel
Participants will park at Alpha Baptist Church and we will shuttle them back and forth to the race site.
Awards
Three deep M/F Overall. One deep M/F Master, Grandmaster, and Veteran. Three deep M/F in the following age groups: 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Awards must be claimed day of race at the race…
Rules and FAQ
Event will be ran rain, sunshine, or cold temperature. In case of thunder and/or lightning, we will utilize the following guidelines for the safety of our participants, volunteers, and spectators: If we see lightning or hear thunder at the…
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The Turkey Trot 5K will be again held at the Morristown Regional Airport. This event provides a unique experience for our region, an opportunity to race on the runway and taxiway. This course will be one of the flattest 5k's in the Lakeway area.
Early Race Packet Pick UP Thursday, November 19th, 5 PM to 7 PM at the Stepping Out office at 3441 W Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN.
Day of Race Packet Pick Up Day of Race 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM at the Alpha Baptist Church 245 St Johns Road Morristown, TN 37814