Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Tad Gormley Stadium, New Orleans LA
About this race
Founded in 1907, the 119th New Orleans Athletic Club's Turkey Day Race stands as the 5th oldest continuous race in the United States. The race begins and ends at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans City Park, featuring a 5-Mile and a Kids' Half-Mile run/walk. It has become a cherished holiday tradition for families from across the nation, with several generations returning annually to participate. Proceeds from the event are donated to Spina Bifida of Louisiana.
For more information, visit the official race website: Turkey Day Race.
Train with a club
Run clubs near New Orleans to train with before race day.
Organize this race?
Claim it free to manage the listing. Want more signups? Feature it to put it in front of more runners.