In 146 days · Sat, Nov 21, 2026
When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
200 Chastain Meadows Ct, Kennesaw GA
Distances
5K · 10K · 15K · Half
About this race
Race Overview
This is the EARLY BIRD Turkey Trot. Saturday 11/21/2026 in Kennesaw.
Excitement for 2026
- Reintroduction: We are excited to bring back our Turkey Trot events for 2026!
- Guidelines: Guidelines will be the same as prior years.
- Complimentary Entry: Please note the specific dates in order to qualify for a complimentary race entry!
Participation Details
- Entry Fee: If you haven't crossed under our finish line this year...that's OK too...You can still come out and join us...it's just $22 ($25 Race Day), in-person or virtual.
- Swag: Awesome Shirts $22 ($25 on raceday), Hoodies $27 ($30 on raceday) & Finisher Medals available for just $7.50 ($10 on raceday)!
Free Race Opportunity
- Tradition: Two weeks before Thanksgiving in 2011, we decided to give back to the participants who raced with us over the year.
- Free Race: Thanksgiving morning seemed to be the perfect time, and giving them a FREE race would be the perfect way to say thanks.
- Eligibility: If you've crossed under our finish line in any race from Dec. 1, 2025 - Nov. 14, 2026, you've earned yourself a FREE 5K spot in ONE of the in-person Turkey Trot races.
- Note: Please note the dates. Running one of our Turkey Trots last year does NOT qualify for a free entry.
Special Race Day
BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR...THE Early Bird Race. Everything will be the same as Thanksgiving Day, but we're letting you race on Saturday November 21st in Marietta/Kennesaw, if you want to.
Registration
THAT'S THIS RACE YOU ARE ABOUT TO REGISTER FOR!
More Information
For further details, visit the race website: Early Bird Turkey Trot.
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