Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick

Frederick, MD

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5K1K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick

The course runs through Baker Park, a green stretch in Frederick that gives runners a straightforward route through open parkland. The fun run covers a short loop suitable for younger kids and families, while the main race heads out through the park at a pace that suits most. The terrain is flat with paved paths underfoot.

Packet pickup is held at a Hampton Inn on Buckeystown Pike over several evenings and one midday window in the days before the race. Registration closes before race morning, so picking up early is the only option. If you are collecting bibs for others, bring their registration names and confirmation details.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5K · 2025 results

3,983finishers

14:36winner

34:42median

1:19:45cutoff

Top 3: Wouter van den Akker (14:36) · Nicolas Crouzier (14:48) · James Partlow (14:48)

The Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick has been held every year since at least 2019. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 08:30$35

1K11/26/2026 08:00$25

5K11/26/2026 08:30$35

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Common Questions About the Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick

Will I finish last at the Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:19:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick a good first 5K?

With 3,983 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick?

The 5K winner ran 14:36 while the median finisher took 34:42. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.