Thu, Nov 26, 2026

2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler

Brooklyn, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5 Miles

Entry is $42 now and rises to $47 after Sep 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler

The course runs through Prospect Park on Thanksgiving morning, starting on Center Drive and finishing at Harry's Wall. The park loop is shaded and mostly even underfoot, with a gentle roll or two through the interior. Waves are staggered, with the earlier one reserved for those chasing overall prizes and the later one drawing most of the crowd.

Packet pickup runs at Brooklyn Running Company in Park Slope across several windows in the days before the race, and the organizers push hard for pre-race pickup. Race-morning bib pickup is available at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, which also serves as bag drop. After finishing, there are bagels, hot chocolate, and apples at the Duck Island café.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5 Miles · 2025 results

2,559finishers

26:41winner

49:37median

2:37:12cutoff

Top 3: Paul Snyder (26:41) · JAIME DEL ALAMO (26:53) · Pierre Fanneau de la Horie (26:59)

The 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler has been held every year since at least 2022. 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

5 Miles11/26/2026 08:00$42

5 Miles11/26/2026 08:00$100

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Common Questions About the 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler

Will I finish last at the 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 49:37, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:37:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler a good first 5 Miles?

With 2,559 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 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:41 while the median finisher took 49:37. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the 2026 PPTC Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation 5 Miler?

Join a local run club. BK Run Project, Black Men Run, Black Roses NYC and others in Brooklyn welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.