Ebensburg Turkey Trot - Ebensburg Turkey Trot 5k
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Join us for the 16th running of the Ebensburg Turkey Trot in 2026. The lively and festive 5k course will cover the streets of Ebensburg on Thanksgiving morning starting at 9AM. REGISTRATION Online registration is open until Wednesday, November 25th at 11:59 PM. As with previous years, there will be no race day registration. Don't want to register online? You can also register in person now through Wednesday, November 25th at Up-N-Running in Ebensburg. Save on registration fees and get an in store discount when you register in store. SWAG Race swag for 2026 will be shirts again. Register by November 2nd to guarantee that you get shirt size you want and not miss out on the best race swag! RACE WEEK Early packet pickup will be TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY of race week during normal business hours at Up-N-Running. Race day packet pickup will begin at 7:30 AM at Dauntless Fire Company. Please allow plenty of time race morning to pick up your packet. AWARDS/RESULTS Age group awards are given to Top 3 Male and Female in the following categories: Master's, Overall, 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+. Age group awards are Vale Wood Farms Ice Cream or Beer (for those of age) from Country Garden 6 Pack. Awards will be announced as soon as all age group award levels have been filled. Unclaimed awards will be donated to volunteers and/or the Dauntless Fire Company. Timing and results will be provided by GCXC Race Timing via disposable chip embedded in the race bib. COURSE RECORDS The course records for the Ebensburg Turkey Trot are: Men: Bryce Descavish - 15:13 (2021) Women: Delaney Dumm - 17:23 (2023) EARC/UNR offers an award of $100 to the man breaking the men's record and to the woman breaking the women's record. Sign up now so you don't miss out on the fun!
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Ebensburg, PA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Ebensburg, PA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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