Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Turkey Trot 5K

Byron, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Entry is $30 now and rises to $37 after Nov 3, 2026, so registering before then saves $7.

About the Turkey Trot 5K

This is a Thanksgiving morning race, so the field tends to show up in costume, and there is a best-dressed contest with a prize for whoever pulls it off. Pies are given away at random among participants at the finish, which makes the post-race gathering feel like a continuation of the holiday rather than an afterthought.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Byron PE Center, which keeps race morning manageable. Day-of check-in opens early and closes before the start, so arriving with time to spare is worth it.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

317finishers

17:56winner

32:02median

1:05:58cutoff

Top 3: Dylan Malmgren (17:56) · Dominic Carlson (17:57) · Nick Tyrcha (18:12)

The Turkey Trot 5K has been held every year since at least 2020. 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 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Turkey Trot 5K

Will I finish last at the Turkey Trot 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:58, 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 Trot 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 317 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 Turkey Trot 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:56 while the median finisher took 32:02. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.