2026 Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile
About the race
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
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.
Courses & distances
2026 Turkey Trot
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
Runners or walkers only. Strollers permitted. No Dogs. No Bikes.
5k Wheelchair
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
2026 Gobble Wobble Kids Mile
Distance: 1 Mile
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
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.
Gobble Wobble - FREE Parent
Distance: 1 Mile
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
For parents accompanying their children on the race course during the Gobble Wobble Kid's Mile. No t-shirt, medal or other swag provided.
Gobble Wobble - PAID Parent
Distance: 1 Mile
Starts: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
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.