3 events in Batesville, Arkansas

Start your Thanksgiving off on the right foot at the Turkey Day 5K, a fun run and fundraiser for the Batesville Swim Team!

Join friends, family, and fellow runners for a festive morning filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit. The race kicks off at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving Day, giving you the perfect excuse to enjoy that extra slice of pie later.

🏆 Awards: Unique prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.

🥧 Post-Race Treats: Stick around after the race to celebrate with coffee and pie—because what’s Thanksgiving without a sweet reward?

🎉 Why We Run: Proceeds from the race benefit the hardworking athletes of the Batesville Swim Team.

Come trot before you gobble—lace up, bring your holiday spirit, and support a great cause!

Early packet pick up from 5-6 on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Batesville Community Center.

Sign up by November 10 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

The race is being held to honor the memory of Garrett Yeager beloved friend, son, brother and father. All proceeds will be donated in his memory to New Hope Refuge. New Hope Refuge is a faith based and Christ centered program for women who are struggling with substance abuse issues.

The race course you get a little bit of everything. Starting out in the beautiful Eagle Mountain neighborhood for the 5k. The half marathon will continue over to the beautiful campus of Lyon College, once at Lyon you will jump on the 3/4 mile trail section of the course, upon exiting the trail you will run the country roads leading back to the main highway to work your way back to Eagle Mountain.

Each participant will receive a finishers medal and race hoodie. Race registration will cut off on November 29th to be guaranteed a hoodie. Packet pickup will be race morning starting at 630 until 7:45.

Cancellation Policy

If the race is cancelled all entries will be deferred to the following year's race. Sorry, no refunds.