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Turkey Trot-n-Trek 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $15 · goes up to $20 on Nov 25, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a hat
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Turkey Trek 1kOtherNov 26, 20269:00 AM$15$20 after Nov 25, 2026–
Turkey Trot 5k5KNov 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.

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The Other fee goes up to $20 on Nov 25, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Turkey Trek 1k: $15 until Nov 25, then $20 until Nov 26.
  • Turkey Trot 5k: $35 until Nov 16, then $40 until Nov 25, then $45 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Turkey Trot 5k

789
finishers
36:12
median (11:39 /mi)
16:37
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
median 36:1217:571:00:08
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Turkey Trek 1k

284
finishers
10:14
median (16:28 /mi)
3:07
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (MacDonald Timing, LLC) for Turkey Trot-n-Trek. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Turkey Trot-n-Trek?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 Turkey Trot 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2024:3917:16
20-2922:3417:48
30-3925:4119:59
40-4926:1023:25
50-5930:4726:21
60-6929:5731:39
70+n/a50:04

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 279 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Turkey Trot-n-Trek 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 223 to 789 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:31 to 36:12.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025789 (+34%)36:12under 25:2716:37
2024587 (+36%)33:53under 24:2516:33
2023432 (+85%)33:54under 23:2816:56
2022233 (+4%)32:29under 23:5017:04
202122332:31under 22:0516:19

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

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Turkey Trot-n-Trek cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Information

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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Race details

Where
251 N. West Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 1,370 feet
Included with entry
Beanie (One size fits all)
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Other
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 Turkey Trot-n-Trek?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Nov 25, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a hat, 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, 789 runners finished the Turkey Trot 5k; the median finish was 36:12 and the winner ran 16:37.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
251 N. West Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

From the organizers

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!

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