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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timed 10K | 10K | Nov 26, 20267:45 AM | $38$43 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Timed 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $33$38 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Timed Dog Jog 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $33$38 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Timed Stroller 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $33$38 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Untimed 5k, Dog Jog 5k, & Stroller Jog 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $33$38 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:15 AM | $16 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $43 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $38, entry is about 16 percent below a typical 10K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in New Bern runs 1:04:47, about 10:26 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:34 and men in 59:43.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Timed 10K starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
401 Taberna Way, New Bern, NC 28560
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 (Run The East LLC) for TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Timed 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 24:14 or better, the top quarter in 28:12, and half the field in 35:13; the last tenth came in after 55:32.
At the 2025 Timed 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 40:53 or better, the top quarter in 46:23, and half the field in 54:15; the last tenth came in after 1:10:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:11 | 18:08 |
| 20-29 | 24:25 | 22:21 |
| 30-39 | 26:23 | 19:02 |
| 40-49 | 25:21 | 23:06 |
| 50-59 | 28:10 | 24:42 |
| 60-69 | 32:17 | 25:09 |
| 70+ | 35:57 | 35:57 |
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 75 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 347 to 675 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:41 to 35:13.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 675 (+14%) | 35:13 | under 24:14 | 17:09 |
| 2024 | 592 (+10%) | 33:43 | under 23:59 | 17:10 |
| 2023 | 539 (+9%) | 34:29 | under 24:42 | 16:37 |
| 2022 | 496 (+43%) | 32:40 | under 23:58 | 16:41 |
| 2021 | 347 | 32:41 | under 24:39 | 18:08 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:12, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
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 43°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 71°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 TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Gobble, Gobble!
Join TWIN RIVERS YMCA for our 19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 10K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Taberna Golf and Country Club. Our 5K is perfect for families, strollers, and leashed dogs, and is open to both timed and untimed runners and walkers. The 10K is designed for competitive runners and is open to timed runners only.
Race Pricing
5K
$33 – Register by October 31
$38 – Beginning November 1
$40 – Race Day (November 26)
10K
$38 – Register by October 31
$43 – Beginning November 1
$45 – Race Day (November 26)
Kid’s Dash – $16