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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot Victoria | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $35$40 after Nov 11, 2026 | 450 |
| Turkey Tot Trot Victoria | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | $15 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 11, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Victoria runs 35:32, about 11:26 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:59 and men in 30:55.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Turkey Trot Victoria starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Patriot Park Cabana, Victoria, TX 77905
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Turkey Trot Victoria. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:46 or better, the top quarter in 27:39, and half the field in 33:53; the last tenth came in after 51:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:08 | 19:57 |
| 20-29 | 23:50 | 23:17 |
| 30-39 | 22:26 | 23:13 |
| 40-49 | 26:08 | 24:31 |
| 50-59 | 28:15 | 24:34 |
| 60-69 | 32:29 | 36:30 |
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 111 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 144 to 304 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:28 to 33:53.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 304 (+1%) | 33:53 | under 23:46 | 19:03 |
| 2024 | 302 (+70%) | 33:02 | under 23:54 | 17:16 |
| 2023 | 178 (+52%) | 32:03 | under 22:54 | 19:06 |
| 2022 | 117 (-19%) | 31:36 | under 23:16 | 20:08 |
| 2021 | 144 | 31:28 | under 22:31 | 17:05 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:39, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 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 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 83°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 Victoria cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Bib pickup will be prior to the race on race day between 6:00 A.M. and 7:15 A.M. There is no option to have your bib mailed to you and there is no option to pickup your bib prior to race day. Bibs/Race numbers will be assigned dynamically…
Rules and FAQ
GENERAL. When is the VARRA Turkey Trot? The VARRA Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th, 2025 at 7:30 AM at Patriot Park (formerly Saxet Lakes). REGISTRATION. How do I register? You can register at this…
The cause
VARRA is happy to provide free 5k training plans for all participants! Click the PDF to download the training plan. Just a friendly reminder that weekly VARRA runs are: Mondays at 6:30 PM at Memorial Stadium Track. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM at…
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Join VARRA on Thursday, November 26 at 7:30 AM at Patriot Park for a family-friendly Turkey Trot 5k!
For $35, you can gobble 'til you wobble! Prices increase to $40 on Wednesday, November 11, with registration ending when all spots are sold out. Race day registration will only be allowed if spots are available. Participants are allowed to transfer their registration to other people via their RunSignUp account.
Due to the popularity of the Sparkler Kids 1 Miler, we are officially introducing the Turkey Tot Trot this year for our little gobblers! Open for kids 10 and under, the price is $15 and will begin at 8:15 AM.