Cabot's Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes

Cabot's Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes takes place in Cabot, Arkansas, on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. The event offers one distance, a 3-mile run (about 4.8 km), starting at 8:30 a.m. Thomas Long Homes is the presenting sponsor of this annual community turkey trot, which follows the classic holiday formula: a short, accessible run before the day's gatherings, open to runners and walkers alike.

Three miles sits just under a 5K, so it is an easy target if you are new to running: four to six weeks of three run-walk sessions a week, gradually stretching one of them to 30 minutes of continuous running, will get you to the finish comfortably. If you already train regularly, treat it as a fast, controlled effort and a fitness check before winter, with a ten-minute warm-up jog and a few strides beforehand. The mid-morning start leaves time for a light breakfast, and dressing in layers will keep you comfortable while you wait at the line.