Turkey Trot-n-Trek
Turkey Trot-n-Trek is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Thursday, November 26 | The Upper Ramble, Downtown Fayetteville
Join us for a new family tradition!
Before you gather to eat, gather to move with your feet! This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Choose a 5K (3.1 miles) or a 1K (0.62 miles), both perfect for families and little ones. This course is everything we love about Fayetteville: hilly, scenic, fun, and downtown! Every dollar raised supports Fayetteville schools and programs that help kids build healthy habits, through the Spark Foundation’s outreach programming and grants.
Race Day Schedule
Turkey Trek 1K: 9:00 AM
Turkey Trot 5K: 9:30 AM
Location
The Upper Ramble, Downtown Fayetteville
251 N. West Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Pay Your Age!
Kids 12 and under pay their age to register. A 6-year-old pays $6, a 10-year-old pays $10, and so on.
Register Early
Registration prices increase after November 15 for the 5K and after November 24 for the 1K.
Awards: You’re the Winner
The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. In keeping with our mission, we have eliminated age group awards for the Turkey Trot. We want the person who motivates you to be you!
Finisher Gear
5K: Registrants receive a finisher medal and a beanie. Due to high demand, those who register after 11/19/2026 are not guaranteed a beanie or medal.
1K: Participants receive a finisher medal. Beanies are not included with 1K registration.
Packet Pickup
Wednesday, November 25th 3pm-7pm
Columbus House Brewery
701 W North St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Packet pickup on November 26th will be open from 7:30-8:45am. Packet pickup WILL CLOSE at 8:45am.
Volunteer
We can’t do it without our community! Help with packet pickup, course support and the finish line.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact director@mysparkfoundation.org
Events
Typical Conditions
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
55°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville Exp Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
About Fayetteville, AR
Population
97,227
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,246 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Turkey Trot-n-Trek, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
36
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Trot-n-Trek
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Turkey Trot-n-Trek
Nov 26, 2026