
Batesville Turkey Day 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Batesville, AR, with an entry fee of $30.
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning at our 2nd annual Turkey Day 5K, a fun and festive race benefiting the Batesville Swim Team!
The mostly flat course winds through the Eagle Mountain neighborhood, making it a great event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Gather your family and friends, get some exercise before the feast, and show your support for our local swimmers!
Awards include:
🥇 Top 3 Overall Male Runners
🥇 Top 3 Overall Female Runners
🏅 1st Place Male and Female in each age group
🦃 Best Costume
Costumes are encouraged! Come ready to run, walk, have fun, and kick off Thanksgiving with the Batesville community.
Early packet pick up from 5-6 on Wednesday, Nov. 25th at the Batesville Community Center.
Register by November 18th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
(Race day registration is $35)
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Batesville L&D 1, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
11,385
as of 2023
City Elevation
414 ft
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Batesville Turkey Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
13
Days to train
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.


Batesville Turkey Day 5K
Nov 26, 2026