Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Turkey 2 Miler

Axton, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

2 Miles

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Oct 27, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Turkey 2 Miler

The course wraps around a sports complex and then heads out onto a trail along the Smith River, so there is a stretch of path through riverside scenery before you loop back. Terrain is mixed, with both paved and natural surfaces. Walkers and runners share the same route, though the competitive wave and the walk are registered separately.

Packet pickup runs the day before the race at a local YMCA, with race-morning pickup available at the sports complex before the start. The start area is at the complex itself, which gives you a clear landmark and enough space to warm up before things get going.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

2 Miles · 2025 results

256finishers

11:03winner

19:39median

48:00cutoff

Top 3: Michael Foley (11:03) · Jackson Gunter (11:06) · Sage Turner (11:16)

The Turkey 2 Miler has been held every year since at least 2025. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

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Common Questions About the Turkey 2 Miler

Will I finish last at the Turkey 2 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2 Miles field finished slower than 19:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 48:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Turkey 2 Miler a good first 2 Miles?

A field of 256 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 2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Turkey 2 Miler?

The 2 Miles winner ran 11:03 while the median finisher took 19:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.