Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Turkey Trot 5k

Scottsboro, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Nov 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Turkey Trot 5k

The course runs through Goose Pond Colony Resort, a lakeside property on the edge of town. The surroundings give it an open, unhurried feel, more scenic than most road races of this distance. It benefits the Highlands Foundation, so there is a charitable reason behind the entry fee beyond the run itself.

Packet pickup happens race morning near the Amphitheater, before the start. The resort setting means you are not hunting for a parking garage or navigating a crowded downtown block.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

92finishers

19:31winner

37:04median

1:00:34cutoff

Top 3: Chance Stein (19:31) · Bentley Neeley (20:31) · Roman Presson (20:32)

The Turkey Trot 5k 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.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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

3.1 Miles11/14/2026 08:00$30

1 Mile11/14/2026 08:00$15

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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 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:34, 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 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (92 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Turkey Trot 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:31 while the median finisher took 37:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.