Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot 5k | 5K | 9:30 AM | $35.00 | Pace band → |
| Turkey Trek 1k | 1K | 9:00 AM | $15.00 |
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About this race
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
• Thursday, November 26
• 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
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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! Top 3 male and female finishers for the 5k will receive a pie donated by Rymolene's Pies. 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. • Finisher medals are made by the Woodland Junior High Robotics Team! 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. Race Course Click here to view our 5k race course! The 1k will use an out-and-back route on the 5k course. Volunteer We can't do it without our community! Help with packet pickup, course support and the finish line. Click here to volunteer! Interested in sponsoring? Contact director@mysparkfoundation.org
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