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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trek 1k | Other | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $15$20 after Nov 25, 2026 | – |
| Turkey Trot 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $35$40 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $20 on Nov 25, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arkansas runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 33:07.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Turkey Trek 1k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
251 N. West Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (MacDonald Timing, LLC) for Turkey Trot-n-Trek. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Turkey Trot 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:27 or better, the top quarter in 29:44, and half the field in 36:12; the last tenth came in after 54:03.
At the 2025 Turkey Trek 1k, the fastest tenth finished in 6:23 or better, the top quarter in 7:47, and half the field in 10:14; the last tenth came in after 15:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:39 | 17:16 |
| 20-29 | 22:34 | 17:48 |
| 30-39 | 25:41 | 19:59 |
| 40-49 | 26:10 | 23:25 |
| 50-59 | 30:47 | 26:21 |
| 60-69 | 29:57 | 31:39 |
| 70+ | n/a | 50:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 279 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 223 to 789 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:31 to 36:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 789 (+34%) | 36:12 | under 25:27 | 16:37 |
| 2024 | 587 (+36%) | 33:53 | under 24:25 | 16:33 |
| 2023 | 432 (+85%) | 33:54 | under 23:28 | 16:56 |
| 2022 | 233 (+4%) | 32:29 | under 23:50 | 17:04 |
| 2021 | 223 | 32:31 | under 22:05 | 16:19 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most US trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:44, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 5K, so times here run 4 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.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 66°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.
What the organizers of Turkey Trot-n-Trek cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race is Thanksgiving Day- 11/26/26 You will be able to sign up online up until race start! 1k start- 9am. 5k start- 9:30am (1 hour time limit). PACKET PICK UP- Wednesday, 11/25/26 at Columbus House Brewery from 3PM-7PM. Columbus House…
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Join us for a new family tradition! Before you gather to eat, gather to move with your feet! This family friendly event has something for everyone. Choose either a 5k (3.1 miles) or 1K (.62) that is perfect for families and little ones! This new course will be everything we love about Fayetteville: hilly, scenic, fun, and downtown!
The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. In keeping with our mission we have eliminated age group awards for the Turkey Trot, we want the person who motivates you to be, YOU!