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Turkey Dash 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Libby, Montana
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Nov 9, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5K - Giblet - 12 and Under | Other | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $25$35 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 2.5K - Giblet - 13 and Older | Other | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $30$40 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 5K - Original - 12 and Under | 5K | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $25$35 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 5K - Orignal - 13 and Older | 5K | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $30$40 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2.5K - Giblet - 12 and Under and 5K - Original - 12 and Under: $25 until Nov 9, then $35 until Nov 20.
- 2.5K - Giblet - 13 and Older and 5K - Orignal - 13 and Older: $30 until Nov 9, then $40 until Nov 20.
Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Montana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Montana runs 37:24, about 12:02 a mile, based on 85 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:25 and men in 33:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:56 AM, and the 2.5K - Giblet - 12 and Under starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 2,590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
J.Neils Memorial Park, Libby, MT 59923
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)5K - Orignal - 13 and Older
49
finishers
43:58
median (14:11 /mi)
20:20
winning time
65% / 35%
women / men
2.5K - Giblet - 13 and Older
20
finishers
30:38
median (20:25 /mi)
15:58
winning time
70% / 30%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Competitive Timing) for Turkey Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Turkey Dash?
At the 2025 5K - Orignal - 13 and Older, the fastest tenth finished in 23:53 or better, the top quarter in 29:57, and half the field in 43:58; the last tenth came in after 1:03:55.
At the 2025 2.5K - Giblet - 13 and Older, the fastest tenth finished in 19:26 or better, the top quarter in 22:46, and half the field in 30:38; the last tenth came in after 52:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:10 | 23:40 |
| 30-39 | 30:23 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 51:35 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 54:23 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 23 percent since 2022.
56
2022
48
2023
28
2024
69
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Turkey Dash 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 28 to 49 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:53 to 43:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 (+113%) | 43:58 | under 23:53 | 20:20 |
| 2024 | 23 (-30%) | 31:43 | under 26:58 | 23:37 |
| 2023 | 33 (+18%) | 33:07 | under 21:07 | 18:39 |
| 2022 | 28 | 29:53 | under 22:29 | 18:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 38°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 9°F and hot years reach 47°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Turkey Dash cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Charitable Recipients
2025 proceeds split between Libby Food Pantry and Love INC. To find out more about Love INC, visit https://www.loveincslc.com/.
Race details
- Where
- J.Neils Memorial Park, Libby, MT 59923Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,590 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Turkey Dash?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Montana?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Montana, which costs $30 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.
- 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 49 runners finished the 5K - Orignal - 13 and Older; the median finish was 43:58 and the winner ran 20:20.
- Where does it start?
- J.Neils Memorial Park, Libby, MT 59923.
From the organizers
2.5K and 5K Fun Run/Walk