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The Twisted Turkey Trot 5K Quitman, Texas

Quitman, TX

Fri, Nov 13, 2026

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When

Friday, November 13th, 2026

Where

902 E Goode St Quitman, TX US 75783, Quitman TX

Distance

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years

2025

5780°F

dry

2024

5374°F

dry

2023

5266°F

dry

2022

3251°F

dry

2021

4159°F

dry

2020

5778°F

dry

2019

2346°F

dry

2018

3238°F

dry

2017

5467°F

dry

2016

5167°F

dry

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About this race

The Twisted Turkey Trot 5K

Friday the 13th • November 13, 2026
6:00 PM

Event Overview

  • Theme: Gobble ’til you wobble… or until the curse gets you.
  • Unique Experience: This isn’t your ordinary Turkey Trot.
  • Special Date: It’s Friday the 13th, and the turkeys are plotting.
  • Caution: Watch out for black cats, stray feathers, and suspicious-looking turkeys.

Costume Prizes

  • Best Dressed Person: Come dressed to impress - or disturb.
  • Best Dressed Dog: Have your furry friend join in the fun!

Registration Details

  • Early Registration: Through October 30
  • Adults & Kids Over 10: $35, includes finisher medal, event T-shirt, and race swag.
  • Kids 10 & Under: $10, includes finisher medal.
  • Dogs: $10, includes finisher medal and Kiwanis Collar Bandana.

Late Registration

  • Price Increase: Registration after October 30 increases to $45, includes finisher medal only.
  • Shirts: Only guaranteed with early registration.

Combo Offer

  • Register for Both Races: Plan to run the Twisted Turkey Trot AND Santa Run?
  • Combo Price: Just $60 for adults and children over 10 when signed up by October 30.
  • What’s Included: Two races, two medals, two shirts. Twice the fun!

Packet Pickup

  • Date: Thursday, November 12
  • Times: 8:00–11:00 AM at Honor Coffee Co. • Quitman
  • Evening Pickup: 4:00–7:00 PM at Rockin S & S Grill • Quitman

Final Thoughts

The Twisted Turkey Trot 5K: Friday the 13th. A slightly unhinged turkey. What could possibly go wrong?

Register now!

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