Tue, Nov 24, 2026

6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot

Bulverde, TX

Registration open6th annual

5K0.33 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot

The Bulverde Turkey Trot runs on Thanksgiving morning and raises money for a local organization that connects students with healthcare and science career programs. It draws a wide range of participants, from serious runners to families out for a holiday morning together.

Proceeds go toward hands-on internships, mentorship, and workforce programs for young people in the area. If you are running this one to earn your plate, know that the cause behind it is specific and local, not a generic charity checkbox.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

987finishers

16:55winner

35:31median

1:13:21cutoff

Top 3: Carter Hasler (16:55) · Owen Smith (17:22) · Bevan Watson (17:33)

The 6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot is in its 6th year.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:15$35

0.33 Miles11/26/2026 08:00$25

Virtual Turkey Trot11/24/2026 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the 6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the 6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:31, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:13:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot a good first 3.1 Miles?

With 987 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 6th Annual Bulverde Turkey Trot?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:55 while the median finisher took 35:31. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.