Thu, Nov 26, 2026

The Run Turkey Run 5K

Watertown, WI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Oct 6, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run Turkey Run 5K

This is a Thanksgiving morning race in Watertown, one of those events that has quietly become part of how a lot of local families spend the holiday. The course is a standard road distance, and the crowd tends to be a genuine mix of people who show up every year out of habit as much as competition.

The race raises money for community projects, and the current effort is going toward lighted pickleball courts at a city park. If you want to contribute beyond your entry fee, there is an option to add a donation at registration.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized 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

694finishers

15:31winner

40:30median

1:16:36cutoff

Top 3: Ben Schmied (15:31) · Evan Finger (16:03) · Nolan Waltz (16:07)

The Run Turkey Run 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 09:00$40

1K11/26/2026 10:00$25

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Common Questions About the The Run Turkey Run 5K

Will I finish last at the Run Turkey Run 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 40:30, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:36, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run Turkey Run 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 694 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run Turkey Run 5K?

The 5K winner ran 15:31 while the median finisher took 40:30. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.