About the Tater Trot
The Tater Trot runs in Benton, and the name tells you most of what you need to know about the mood. Age group awards go deep through the field, with divisions covering a wide spread from young runners through masters, and overall honors go to the top male and female finishers.
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The Tater Trot 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
52finishers
19:46winner
30:11median
44:33cutoff
Top 3: Randy Johnston (19:46) · Noah Garnett (19:56) · Quincy Gambell (20:15)
The Tater Trot has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles4/3/2027 07:30$35
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