The RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot - Little Rock's Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Tiny Trot - kids 0-8 yrs | Kids | Nov 26, 20267:45 AM | Free | – |
| The RCR Gobbler - 3, 4, or 6 mile Fun Run, Little Rock, AR. | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Tom's Tiny Trot - kids 0-8 yrs: Free until Nov 24.
- The RCR Gobbler - 3, 4, or 6 mile Fun Run, Little Rock, AR.: Free until Nov 25.
Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Little Rock runs 38:04, about 12:15 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:47 and men in 32:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Tom's Tiny Trot - kids 0-8 yrs starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212
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 26 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 70°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.
Race details
- Where
- 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 440 feet
- Included with entry
- Gobbler Commemorative T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- 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 The RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot - Little Rock's Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 25, 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.
- 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212.
From the organizers
RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot 2025 – A 13 Year Central Arkansas Thanksgiving Tradition!
After an incredible 2024 event, the 14th Annual Gobbler Turkey Trot is back this Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, hosted by Rock City Running! Held at the Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Suite 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212, this event promises another amazing morning of fitness, fun, and giving back to our community.
Thanks to over 1,700 Turkey Trotters who registered last year and generously donated food, this cherished tradition continues to grow, helping provide thousands of meals through the Arkansas Foodbank. This year, we’re reviewing every aspect of the event to make it even better—expect some surprises in 2025!
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