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Turkey Trails - Omaha 2026

Date
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $17
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KNov 21, 20268:00 AM$34$38 after Sep 28, 2026–
1 Mile1 MileNov 21, 20268:00 AM$22–
5K5KNov 21, 20268:00 AM$34$38 after Sep 28, 2026–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonNov 21, 20268:00 AM$68$74 after Sep 28, 2026–
Kids DashKidsNov 21, 20268:00 AM$17–
Turkey Trails 10K 202710KNov 21, 20268:00 AM$34$38 after Sep 28, 2026–
Turkey Trails 5K 20275KNov 21, 20268:00 AM$34$38 after Sep 28, 2026–
Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027Half MarathonNov 21, 20268:00 AM$68$74 after Sep 28, 2026–
Volunteer then Run–Nov 21, 20268:00 AM$175
Virtual RaceVirtual–Nov 21, 20268:00 AM$42–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10K and 5K and Turkey Trails 10K 2027 and Turkey Trails 5K 2027: $38 until Nov 2, then $42 until Nov 20, then $46 until Nov 21.
  • 1 Mile: $22 until Nov 21.
  • Half Marathon and Turkey Trails Half Marathon 2027: $74 until Nov 2, then $80 until Nov 19, then $86 until Nov 21.
  • Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $17 until Nov 21.

Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $68, entry is about 13 percent above a typical half marathon in Nebraska, which costs $60 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Omaha runs 2:10:55, about 9:59 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:01 and men in 2:03:41.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,120 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Seymour Smith Park, Omaha, NE 68127

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 OMA

319
finishers
34:58
median (11:17 /mi)
19:38
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
median 34:5821:181:06:22
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10k OMA

124
finishers
57:04
median (9:12 /mi)
38:21
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Turkey Trails - Omaha. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Turkey Trails - Omaha?

At the 2025 5k OMA, the fastest tenth finished in 24:49 or better, the top quarter in 28:27, and half the field in 34:58; the last tenth came in after 53:21.

At the 2025 10k OMA, the fastest tenth finished in 46:19 or better, the top quarter in 51:00, and half the field in 57:04; the last tenth came in after 1:14:20.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k OMA
AgeWomenMen
Under 2026:5621:14
20-2926:4625:41
30-3925:5823:52
40-4925:0422:18
50-5930:4734:15
60-6933:3925:52

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 64 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Turkey Trails - Omaha 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 153 to 319 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:03 to 34:58.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025319 (-8%)34:58under 24:4919:38
2024346 (+44%)34:04under 24:3018:07
2023241 (+162%)35:16under 25:4720:56
202292 (-40%)36:35under 26:2220:18
202115335:03under 24:1819:40

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

About average for Nebraska 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:27, against 28:14 in a typical Nebraska 5K, so times here are about average.

  • 10K: Faster than most Nebraska 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 51:00, against 56:42 in a typical Nebraska 10K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
  • Half Marathon: Faster than most Nebraska half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2021 half marathon field finished under 1:43:11, against 1:53:24 in a typical Nebraska half marathon, so times here run 9 percent faster.

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.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 21 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 61°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.

Race details

Where
Seymour Smith Park, Omaha, NE 68127Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,120 feet
Included with entry
Long Sleeve Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions
2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 21, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Turkey Trails - Omaha?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $17 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?
At $68, entry is about 13 percent above a typical half marathon in Nebraska, which costs $60 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?
1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 319 runners finished the 5k OMA; the median finish was 34:58 and the winner ran 19:38.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:27, against 28:14 in a typical Nebraska 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
Seymour Smith Park, Omaha, NE 68127.

From the organizers

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

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