Sun, Nov 29, 2026

Turkey Shuffle - Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

50m1 Mile5K10K

About the Turkey Shuffle - Fort Worth

The Turkey Shuffle runs out of the River Side Trail Head in Fort Worth, on park trails through greenbelt terrain. The heat has backed off by late autumn, and the surroundings feel open and natural rather than urban. The trail surface keeps it from feeling like a road race, and the course suits a range of paces.

A DJ keeps things loud at the start and finish area, announcing runners as they come in. There is a Thanksgiving costume contest with a trophy for the winner. Snacks and refreshments are set up at the finish tent, and age group awards are handed out on site.

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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

91finishers

22:15winner

36:37median

1:08:00cutoff

Top 3: J. Fink (22:15) · Mike Schrieber (22:39) · I. Audette (22:44)

6.22 Miles · 2025 results

33finishers

37:51winner

58:03median

1:43:11cutoff

Top 3: Josh Fink (37:51) · Kaneyn White (39:59) · River Smith (41:53)

1 Miles · 2025 results

7finishers

11:29winner

14:05median

20:51cutoff

Top 3: M. Sanchez (11:29) · A. Martinez (12:08) · H. DeLeon (14:02)

The Turkey Shuffle - Fort Worth 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.

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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

50m11/29/2026 08:55$15

1 Mile11/29/2026 09:00$25

3.11 Miles11/29/2026 09:00$32

6.22 Miles11/29/2026 09:00$32

3.11 Miles11/29/2026 09:00$30

6.22 Miles11/29/2026 09:00$50

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Common Questions About the Turkey Shuffle - Fort Worth

Will I finish last at the Turkey Shuffle - Fort Worth?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 36:37, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:00, 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 Shuffle - Fort Worth a good first 3.11 Miles?

It is a small race (91 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 - Fort Worth?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 22:15 while the median finisher took 36:37. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.