Turkey Trot-n-Trek
Typically 38–55°F · some rain risk
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2025
33–46°F
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2024
28–55°F
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2023
29–45°F
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2022
39–54°F
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26–52°F
dry
2020
35–62°F
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2019
50–67°F
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2018
21–37°F
dry
2017
35–64°F
dry
2016
36–56°F
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About this race
Thursday, November 26 | The Upper Ramble, Downtown Fayetteville
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.
Support the NWA Food Bank!
The Spark Foundation is proud to support the NWA Food Bank in helping put food on the table for neighbors in need across Northwest Arkansas. You can make a donation when you register at checkout or anytime on our race website.
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 [email protected]
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