Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $39 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE Kid's entries - no bib, no medal, no other perks - just the race untimed. | 5K | Nov 22, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
| Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k | 5K | Nov 22, 202610:00 AM | $34$39 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k - Kids Entry (14 and Under) | 5K | Nov 22, 202610:00 AM | $24$34 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual - no shirt includedVirtual | – | Nov 22, 202610:00 AM | $39 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $39 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- FREE Kid's entries - no bib, no medal, no other perks - just the race untimed.: Free until Nov 21.
- Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k: $34 until Oct 1, then $39 until Nov 17, then $44 until Nov 21.
- Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k - Kids Entry (14 and Under): $24 until Oct 1, then $34 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Seattle runs 36:42, about 11:49 a mile, based on 44 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:04 and men in 32:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the FREE Kid's entries - no bib, no medal, no other perks - just the race untimed. starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7210 East Green Lake Dr N,, Seattle, WA 98115
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 22 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 40% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 53°F.
Based on 80 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
- 7210 East Green Lake Dr N,, Seattle, WA 98115Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 340 feet
- Included with entry
- Long-Sleeve Shirt - guaranteed size & availability 11/1/26
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 22, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 17, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k?
- Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $39 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 7210 East Green Lake Dr N,, Seattle, WA 98115.
From the organizers
Gobble, Jog, and Strut Your Stuff!
Get ready to hit the pavement in style—questionable style, that is! Join us for the most hilariously festive run of the season at Green Lake Park: the Tacky Turkey Sweater 5K.
Dig out your most outrageous, over-the-top, turkey or holiday-themed sweater (the tackier, the better!) and jog, waddle, or strut your way through a 5K course filled with laughter, fall vibes, and questionable fashion choices.
Bring your friends, your family, and maybe even your weird uncle who actually owns a turkey sweater collection. (Leave your pet turkey at home—trust us on this one.)
Expect:
Festive photo ops
Fabulous prizes for the tackiest sweaters
A fun and inclusive community vibe