DAV Turkey Trot 5K
About the race
The DAV Turkey Trot 5K takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the Lieutenant Colonel Frederick C. Turner Jr. Military Science Building on the campus of Arkansas State University.
Proceeds support the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26 transportation program. Funds help prepare for the future replacement of our two vans, so we can continue providing no-cost transportation for local veterans traveling to and from VA medical appointments in Memphis and Little Rock.
Start Thanksgiving morning with a 5K and support veterans in Northeast Arkansas.
Registration and start times
- Registration begins at 6:00 a.m.
- The race starts at 7:00 a.m.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick C. Turner Jr. Military Science Building, Jonesboro, AR, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Jonesboro
Jonesboro is one of two county seats of Craighead County in northeastern Arkansas and sits on Crowley's Ridge. It is home to Arkansas State University and serves as the cultural and economic center of the region. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.