Turkey Trot-n-Trek
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities with the Turkey Trot-n-Trek on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas! This exciting family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to either trot a scenic 5k route or trek a fun-filled 1k trail, making it the perfect opportunity for families to come together and be active before the holiday feast. The course showcases the charming hilly landscape of Fayetteville, ensuring a delightful experience for everyone involved.
With a focus on community engagement, the Turkey Trot-n-Trek emphasizes personal motivation over competition by eliminating age group awards, encouraging participants to be their own inspiration. Thanks to the generous support from the Natural State Running Club, the innovative Pay-Your-Age program helps make registration accessible for all. Don’t forget to register before November 23 to secure your beanie and medal for the 5k, or your finisher medal for the 1k. Join us for a day filled with joy, movement, and community spirit—we can't wait to see you on race day!
With a focus on community engagement, the Turkey Trot-n-Trek emphasizes personal motivation over competition by eliminating age group awards, encouraging participants to be their own inspiration. Thanks to the generous support from the Natural State Running Club, the innovative Pay-Your-Age program helps make registration accessible for all. Don’t forget to register before November 23 to secure your beanie and medal for the 5k, or your finisher medal for the 1k. Join us for a day filled with joy, movement, and community spirit—we can't wait to see you on race day!
Organiser's Description
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 either a 5k "trot" or 1k "trek" perfect for families and little ones! This new course will be everything we love about Fayetteville: hilly, scenic, fun, and downtown!
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!
We want to thank our friends at Natural State Running Club for supporting the Pay-Your-Age portion of this year's race! We want to ensure that everyone who wants to participate has the opportunity to do so! Our Pay-Your-Age program works to alleviate some of the financial strain of race registration fees. Thank you, Natural State Running Club!
_**DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF REGISTRANTS FOR THE TURKEY TROT-N-TREK, PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K AFTER 11/23/25 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A BEANIE OR MEDAL. _
_**1K PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A BEANIE AT THE TURKEY TROT-N-TREK, BUT WILL RECIEVE A FINISHER MEDAL. PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BEFORE 11/23/25 TO GUARANTEE YOUR MEDAL! _
We can't wait to see you on race day!
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!
We want to thank our friends at Natural State Running Club for supporting the Pay-Your-Age portion of this year's race! We want to ensure that everyone who wants to participate has the opportunity to do so! Our Pay-Your-Age program works to alleviate some of the financial strain of race registration fees. Thank you, Natural State Running Club!
_**DUE TO A HIGH VOLUME OF REGISTRANTS FOR THE TURKEY TROT-N-TREK, PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K AFTER 11/23/25 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A BEANIE OR MEDAL. _
_**1K PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A BEANIE AT THE TURKEY TROT-N-TREK, BUT WILL RECIEVE A FINISHER MEDAL. PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BEFORE 11/23/25 TO GUARANTEE YOUR MEDAL! _
We can't wait to see you on race day!
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