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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Nov 7, 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 $30 on Nov 7, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Minnesota, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Minnesota runs 34:48, about 11:12 a mile, based on 74 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:09 and men in 30:40.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 960 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
5801 Lander Ave NE, Albertville, MN 55301
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 (STMA CC) for STMA Turkey Day 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:37 or better, the top quarter in 27:47, and half the field in 33:01; the last tenth came in after 52:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:50 | 18:13 |
| 20-29 | 25:34 | 17:23 |
| 30-39 | 22:55 | 21:07 |
| 40-49 | 25:50 | 23:22 |
| 50-59 | 27:13 | 26:13 |
| 60-69 | 42:10 | 27:16 |
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 171 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 195 to 528 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:50 to 33:01.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 528 (+24%) | 33:01 | under 23:37 | 15:13 |
| 2024 | 426 (+13%) | 33:03 | under 24:18 | 17:08 |
| 2023 | 376 (+46%) | 31:32 | under 23:26 | 15:18 |
| 2022 | 258 (+32%) | 31:40 | under 22:12 | 15:48 |
| 2021 | 195 | 30:50 | under 22:33 | 16:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Minnesota 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:47, against 28:34 in a typical Minnesota 5K, so times here are about average.
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 22°F at dawn to 36°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 6°F and hot years reach 48°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 STMA Turkey Day 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup/Check-in. Your bib number, safety pins, and t-shirt can be picked up at the race site the night before the race (Nov. 25th) from 4:00-6:00pm. We strongly encourage you to check-in during this timeframe to avoid congestion in…
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup and Registration: 4:00PM - 6:00PM Nov 25th and 7:15 AM - 7:50 AM Nov 26th. Run/Walk: 8:00 AM. Food Snacks and Drinks Available: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Awards: 8:45AM.
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Start your Thanksgiving Day off with a 5k run. The STMA boys and girls cross country teams will be hosting this 5k race at the Central Park in Albertville. Proceeds from the race will be used to help support the teams.