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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
600 Eagle Mountain Boulevard, Batesville AR
5K
39–56°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
40–54°F
dry
2024
32–50°F
dry
2023
34–46°F
rain
2022
41–53°F
rain
2021
27–49°F
dry
2020
36–58°F
dry
2019
53–65°F
rain
2018
28–40°F
dry
2017
36–65°F
dry
2016
39–51°F
dry
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About this race
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)
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