Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Turkey Shuffle - Dallas

Carrollton, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

50m1 Mile5K10K

About the Turkey Shuffle - Dallas

The Turkey Shuffle runs through Texas parks and greenbelts near Ted Polk Middle School in Carrollton, with fall foliage along the trail routes. The course offers several distance options, from a short kids sprint up through longer runs, so households with mixed abilities can all participate on the same morning. The terrain follows greenbelt paths through autumn scenery.

Post-race, there is a rally tent with snacks and refreshments. A DJ keeps things moving through the finish area, and age group awards are announced live. The costume contest, judged on Thanksgiving spirit, is a genuine centerpiece, with a trophy called the Biggest Turkey going to the most creative outfit.

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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.

3.11 Miles · 2025 results

96finishers

22:59winner

39:14median

1:00:35cutoff

Top 3: Jake Sanderson (22:59) · Grace Gutierrez (23:16) · Jaden Crane (24:40)

6.22 Miles · 2025 results

41finishers

38:11winner

59:42median

1:30:46cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Wren (38:11) · Clint Rhodes (44:06) · Jose Rojas (44:40)

1 Miles · 2025 results

10finishers

8:22winner

12:38median

16:36cutoff

Top 3: L. Johnson (8:22) · S. MacDonell (10:32) · C. Byun (12:08)

The Turkey Shuffle - Dallas has been held every year since at least 2024. 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

50m11/8/2026 08:55$15

1 Mile11/8/2026 09:00$25

3.11 Miles11/8/2026 09:00$32

6.22 Miles11/8/2026 09:00$32

3.11 Miles11/8/2026 09:00$30

6.22 Miles11/8/2026 09:00$50

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Common Questions About the Turkey Shuffle - Dallas

Will I finish last at the Turkey Shuffle - Dallas?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 39:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:35, 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 Shuffle - Dallas a good first 3.11 Miles?

It is a small race (96 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Turkey Shuffle - Dallas?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 22:59 while the median finisher took 39:14. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.