Sat, Nov 14, 2026

LuHi Turkey Trot

Springfield, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

5K1600m

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the LuHi Turkey Trot

The course starts and finishes on a school athletic field, looping around the track before turning out onto the Sangamon Valley Trail, a paved path that borders the southern edge of the grounds. It is a short, accessible route that mixes the open feel of a sports field with a stretch of trail running.

Post-race food and drinks are set up at the finish. Proceeds go toward the host school's cross country program, so the crowd skews toward school families and local runners who know the tradition behind the event.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

67finishers

18:04winner

31:40median

57:51cutoff

Top 3: Julian Sanchez (18:04) · Tyson Powell (20:24) · Gabriel Lasnoski (20:39)

1.1 Miles · 2025 results

8finishers

9:29winner

11:41median

13:35cutoff

Top 3: Mark Donovan (9:29) · Lara Donovan (10:30) · Rayden Rodrigeuz (11:09)

The LuHi Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/14/2026 15:00$25

1600m11/14/2026 15:00$25

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Common Questions About the LuHi Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the LuHi Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the LuHi Turkey Trot a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (67 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. 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 LuHi Turkey Trot?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:04 while the median finisher took 31:40. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.