City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K

City of Killeen Turkey Trot 5K is held in Killeen, Texas, on November 7, 2026. The single 5K covers 3.1 miles and starts at 8:00 a.m., early enough that the morning stays cool and the rest of the Saturday is yours. One distance and one start time make it an easy race to plan around.

A November 5K is a natural checkpoint for anyone building toward a winter or spring half marathon, since 3.1 miles run hard gives you a current fitness reading without needing a recovery week afterwards. Race it, take the result, and use it to set your training paces. If instead this is a first event, spend four to six weeks getting comfortable running 30 minutes continuously and the distance will take care of itself.