2026 Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile

Thursday, November 26 – Saturday, December 5, 2026
8:00 AM CST
Conway, Arkansas
Free–$48.70 · 7 races
5km, 1 Mile

Starts in 12 days

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile in Conway, Arkansas! This exciting event takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting bright and early at 8 AM for the kids' mile and 8:30 AM for the 5K. The race starts at UCA's Estes Stadium, leading participants through the scenic beauty of Arkansas' most picturesque campus and onto the tranquil Stone Dam Creek Paved Multi-Use Trail. This charming route winds through a wooded preserve and features a pedestrian bridge over Dave Ward Drive, providing a scenic turnaround at the water station.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun way to celebrate, the Turkey Trot welcomes all! Strollers are permitted, making it a fantastic event for families, though please leave pets and bikes at home. Can't join us in person? No worries! We offer a virtual run/walk option, allowing you to participate between November 26 and December 5 while still receiving all the event swag. Join us for a day of community, fitness, and fun, all while supporting the United Way of Central Arkansas!

Races

  • 2026 Turkey Trot

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Size (shirt is not guaranteed after 11/05/26)

    Runners or walkers only. Strollers permitted. No Dogs. No Bikes.

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:30 AM CST)

    $48.70

    Register
  • 5k Wheelchair

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt Size (not guaranteed after 11/10/26)

    No bikes.

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:30 AM CST)

    $43.40

    Register
  • 2026 Gobble Wobble Kids Mile

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt Size (not guaranteed after 11/10/26)

    Fun run only. No place/age awards, but all participants will receive t-shirt, medal, etc. Ideal for kid's 10 and under. Parents/guardians may accompany children, but must register. Free and paid options available for adults.

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:00 AM CST)

    $32.80

    Register
  • 2026 Turkey Trot Virtual Racer

    Virtual
    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt Size (not guaranteed after 11/10/26)

    Can't make it in person, but still want all the swag? Sign up for the virtual event and join us from wherever you are.

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:00 AM CST)

    $43.40

    Register
  • 2026 Gobble Wobble Virtual Racer

    Virtual
    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt Size (not guaranteed after 11/10/26)

    Can't make it in person, but still want all the swag? Sign up for the virtual event and join us from wherever you are. This option is best for children 10 and under.

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:00 AM CST)

    $32.80

    Register
  • Gobble Wobble - FREE Parent

    Closes in 1 week

    For parents accompanying their children on the race course during the Gobble Wobble Kid's Mile. No t-shirt, medal or other swag provided.

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:00 AM CST)

    Free

    Register
  • Gobble Wobble - PAID Parent

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt Size (not guaranteed after 11/10/26)

    For parents accompanying their children on the race course during the Gobble Wobble Kid's Mile. This selection WILL receive all race swag including t-shirt and medal.

    Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (8:00 AM CST)

    $32.80

    Register

Organiser's description

WE RUN RAIN OR SHINE!

Join us for the 12TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT 5K & GOBBLE WOBBLE KIDS MILE benefitting the United Way of Central Arkansas.

The tradition continues in Conway on Thanksgiving morning, and WE ARE BACK AT UCA'S ESTES STADIUM FOR 2026. We are starting on the UCA campus in front of Estes Football Stadium just off Bruce Street. You will take a stroll through Arkansas' most beautiful campus and over to the Stone Dam Creek Paved, Multi-Use Trail that leads through a beautiful wooded preserve, across the Dave Ward Drive pedestrian bridge, to the water station turnaround, and back.

_STROLLERS PERMITTED. NO BIKES. NO PETS._

8 AM GOBBLE WOBBLE KID'S MILE START
8:30 AM TURKEY TROT 5K START

Can't be there in person? We also offer a virtual run/walk option and you will still get all the swag! Virtual racers can complete the race and submit results between Nov. 26 and Dec. 5.

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Location

201 Donaghey Ave., UCA Estes Football Stadium, Conway, 72034, AR, United States

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