About the Low Key Turkey Trot
The course runs on the Capital Trail, a paved path that keeps things smooth underfoot. Both distance options are available, and the race uses a staggered release at the start so the trail does not get crowded. Timing is chip-based, so your clock only runs when you are actually moving.
The race is held Thanksgiving morning at Indian Fields Tavern and 5 Fields Brewing Co. Packet pickup opens before the start. There is a finish-line beer waiting when you come in, which fits the occasion about as well as anything could.
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Low Key Turkey Trot 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.
5K Results · 2025
79finishers
18:43winner
36:24median
1:09:13cutoff
Top 3: Josiah Cook (18:43) · Corey Schultz (21:23) · Landon Smith (22:24)
10K Results · 2025
20finishers
47:46winner
1:05:12median
1:25:37cutoff
Top 3: Taylor Gestwick (47:46) · John Partin (48:29) · Clay Musselman (49:48)
The Low Key Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
6.2 Miles11/26/2026 08:00$20
3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:00$20
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Not sure what to aim for? The 10K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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