Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot

Paris, TX

Registration open51st annual

5K2 Miles1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot

The race starts at the Love Civic Center pavilion on Thanksgiving morning and heads out along the Trail de Paris, an out-and-back route that brings you right back to where you began. The course runs a trail path, so expect a natural surface rather than open road.

Packet pickup runs the two days before the race at Paris Fitness and Aquatics on Deshong Drive, with long evening hours on both days. If you miss those windows, pickup moves to race morning at the pavilion. Pre-race pickup is strongly encouraged so you have your bib pinned and ready before the start.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

349finishers

17:57winner

32:10median

1:14:42cutoff

Top 3: Vance Ballabina (17:57) · Gunner Vest (18:07) · Jake Munch (18:39)

2 Miles · 2025 results

27finishers

11:05winner

32:13median

46:21cutoff

Top 3: Ethan Little (11:05) · Kate Little (11:05) · ALYVIA BURCHINAL (20:32)

The Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot is in its 51st 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$30

2 Miles11/26/2026 08:20$30

1 Mile11/26/2026 07:50Free

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Common Questions About the Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 349 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Paris, TX - 51st Annual Turkey Trot?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:57 while the median finisher took 32:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.