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Turkey Dash 2026

Date
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start time
10:00 AM start (Denver)
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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
2.5K - Giblet - 12 and UnderOtherNov 21, 202610:00 AM$25$35 after Nov 9, 2026–
2.5K - Giblet - 13 and OlderOtherNov 21, 202610:00 AM$30$40 after Nov 9, 2026–
5K - Original - 12 and Under5KNov 21, 202610:00 AM$25$35 after Nov 9, 2026–
5K - Orignal - 13 and Older5KNov 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.

5K - Orignal - 13 and Older

49
finishers
43:58
median (14:11 /mi)
20:20
winning time
65% / 35%
women / men
median 43:5820:481:16:36
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K - Orignal - 13 and Older
AgeWomenMen
Under 2028:1023:40
30-3930:23n/a
50-5951:35n/a
60-6954:23n/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.

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202549 (+113%)43:58under 23:5320:20
202423 (-30%)31:43under 26:5823:37
202333 (+18%)33:07under 21:0718:39
20222829:53under 22:2918:50

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.

Rules and FAQ

We love dogs!

Register your dog to run with you, $5 per furry friend. Dog add on is toward the end of the registration process.

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/.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

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